§ 40:1300.36 — Duty of others

Louisiana § 40:1300.36

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

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§1300.36. Duty of others
A. Any person, other than a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner, who
finds a disabled person shall make a reasonable effort to notify a law enforcement officer or
medical practitioner. If a law enforcement officer or medical practitioner is not present, any
person who finds a disabled person may make a reasonable search for an identifying device,
and, if the identifying device is found, may make a reasonable search for an identification
card of the type described in Section 1300.33(B). If a device or card is located, the person
making the search shall attempt promptly to bring its contents to the attention of a law
enforcement officer or medical practitioner.
B. There shall be no cause of action arising from a reasonable search to locate an
identifying device or identification card as authorized by Subsection A of this Section.
C. The duties imposed by this Section shall be in addition to, and not in limitation
of, any other duties existing under the laws of this state.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 1978, No. 399, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 40:1299.76 by HCR 84 of 2015 R.S.