The intentional failure to file a return with the secretary in accordance with the requirements of this Part and within the time periods specified in La. Rev. Stat. 47:287.614 shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, unless approval for a delay in filing is authorized by the secretary of the Department of Revenue in writing and in addition the penalties set forth in La. Rev. Stat. 47:1602 shall be invoked.  The penalties provided for in this Section shall not be applicable if said return is filed within ninety days of the final date for filing as provided in La. Rev. Stat. 47:287.614.

Acts 1986, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 16, §1, eff. Dec. 24, 1986; Acts 1997, No. 658, §2.