§ 40:1300.33 — Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions

Louisiana § 40:1300.33

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

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§1300.33. Identifying devices for persons having certain conditions
A. Any person who suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a cardiac condition, or any other
type of illness which causes temporary blackouts, semiconscious periods, or complete
unconsciousness, or who suffers from a condition requiring specific medication or medical
treatment, is allergic to certain medications or items used in medical treatment, wears contact
lenses, has religious objections to certain forms of medication or medical treatment, or is
unable to communicate coherently or effectively in the English language, is authorized and
encouraged to wear an identifying device.
B. Any person may carry an identification card bearing his name, type of medical
condition, physician's name, and other medical information.
C. If any person is wearing an identifying device, such person shall be considered
as giving his consent for any law enforcement officer or medical practitioner, who finds him
in a disabled condition, to make a reasonable search of his clothing, wallet, or purse for an
identification card of the type described in Subsection B of this Section, provided that any
such search shall not be malicious or willfully and deliberately intended to harass, embarrass
or intimidate the disabled person, and further provided that the evidence seized cannot be
used in a criminal prosecution.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1978, No. 399, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.73 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.