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Docket No. 19-309
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by James Norris Bergeron, with the Crab Task Force, regarding a $850 late fee assessed for filing his 2017 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 17 days late.
Facts:
Mr. Bergeron states that he is going through a divorce and is moving from Jefferson Parish to Acadia Parish. He has three addresses and is having problems with his mail being delivered to the correct location. He states that he did not receive the NOD.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2017 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2018

DATE NOD RECEIVED: December 13, 2018 (Stephanie Suirel signed green card)


DATE REPORT FILED: January 12, 2019
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 17 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 242 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $850
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None

OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 6 reports or amendments

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:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2019-309 Waiver Request