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Docket No. 13-253
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Larry Thibodeaux, a member of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Board, regarding a $1,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2010 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 366 days late.
Facts:
Larry Thibodeaux is a member of the Louisiana Sweet Potato Board. Mr. Thibodeaux does not recall receiving the notice of delinquency and did not mean to file the report late. He has filed all other reports timely. He regrets this oversight.

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

DATE NOD RECEIVED: November 22, 2011
DATE REPORT FILED: December 14, 2012
DAYS LATE: 366 days

ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1,500
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, waive the late fee.

Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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