Louisiana Code § RS 40:1300.36

Duty of others
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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.

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