diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/discussion/tasks.py b/lms/djangoapps/discussion/tasks.py
index da5a324ea7..3fef4f5f7c 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/discussion/tasks.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/discussion/tasks.py
@@ -79,7 +79,6 @@ class CommentNotification(BaseMessageType):
     """
     Notify discussion participants of new comments.
     """
-    pass
 
 
 @shared_task(base=LoggedTask)