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Docket No. 22-673
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Liacia M. Baaheth-Sylvain, former member of the Real Estate Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 67 days late.
Facts:
Ms. Baaheth is asking for a waiver of the late fee. She states that she mailed the 2020 PFD by USPS Regular Mail, as she has been doing so in the past without issue. She states that she has never had a late fee assessed. She states that her term will end next month, unless she is reappointed by the Governor.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2020 Tier 2.1 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 5/17/2021
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 12/23/2021 (Keith Sylvain)
DATE REPORT FILED: 3/14/2022
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 67 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 301 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $1500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Been filing since 2016
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:
Suspend all based on future compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
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2022-673 - PFD Waiver