La. Stat. tit. 9 § 4703
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
All money derived from such sales shall be placed in separate accounts and the seller shall only deduct the amount due him for his services, labor, and materials used in repairing, cleaning, inspecting, and appraising the particular article or goods sold. Any balance shall be credited on the books of the seller to the former owner. If unclaimed after the expiration of one year, from the date of sale the amount shall be paid into the state treasury.
La. R.S. § 9:4703