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Docket No. 16-458
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Steven "Dino" Taylor, Louisiana Used Car and Motor Vehicle Commission, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2014 Tier 2.1 annual PFD 112 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Taylor states that he was confused on what disclosure statements he had previously filed and the years in which they covered. He states that he now understands that he may have been filing one year behind what was required. Mr. Taylor further states that he receives no compensation and requests that the late fee be waived.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2015
DATE NOD RECEIVED: August 13, 2015 (Judith Balsham signed the green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: December 14, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 112 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 213 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

He has filed 5 previous disclosures with the Board.


Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2016-458 - Waiver Request agenda