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Docket No. 12-862
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Johnny Price regarding a $650 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 13 days late.
Facts:
Johnny Price is a member of the Alligator and Fur Council. Mr. Price states that he spoke to someone on February 5, 2012 after receiving the notice of delinquency on February 1, 2012. He states that he requested a form be sent to him since he does not have access to a computer. He says the forms were not timely sent to him, which is why he filed late.

Comments:
TIER: 2.1
TYPE OF REPORT: 2010 Annual Report

DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 1, 2012
DATE REPORT FILED: March 6, 2012
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:
Suspend all but $300 based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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