§ 28-291. Gunshot wounds; mandatory reporting.

(a)

In every case of a gunshot wound or injury presented for treatment to a medical professional, practitioner, or associated personnel, that professional, practitioner, or associated personnel shall make an oral notification to the chief of police immediately after complying with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to the treatment of emergencies and before the wounded person is released. A written notation of this action shall be made on the emergency record.

(b)

Any person who fails to file a report, or who knowingly files a false report, under this section shall be fined not more than $500.00, or imprisoned for not more than 60 days, or both.

(c)

This section shall not apply to any wounds or injuries received from the firing of an air gun.

(Code 2004, § 14.112.2)

State law reference

Gunshot wounds, mandatory reporting, R.S. 14:403.5.