La. Stat. tit. 3 § 4281
Current with operative changes from the 2024 Third Special Legislative Session
In a prosecution for the wilful and negligent setting fire to forests, when the evidence has been conclusive of the guilt or innocence of the party charged with the offense, the court may take evidence as to the cost of fighting the fire which the accused is charged with setting, and may assess such costs as a part of the penalty against the person charged.
La. R.S. § 3:4281