2011 Louisiana Laws
Revised Statutes
TITLE 40 — Public health and safety
RS 40:1299.76 — Duty of others
§1299.76. 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 1299.73(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.
Added by Acts 1978, No. 399, §1.
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