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Docket No. 12-159
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Jolie Harris regarding a $650 late fee assessed for filing her 2009 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 13 days late and a $650 late fee assessed for filing her 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 13 days late.
Facts:
Jolie Harris is a member of the Louisiana Board of Nursing. On October 21, 2011, she received two notices of delinquency requesting she amend her 2009 and 2010 Tier 2.1 annual personal financial disclosure statements. The amendments were filed on November 23, 2011, 13 days late.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2009 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 13 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $650

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No



TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DAYS LATE: 13 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $650

OTHER LATE FILINGS: No



Law:
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 fourteen (14) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
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.

Recommendations:
Based on the waiver guidelines, suspend all but $300 of each late fee based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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