Civ. Code, § 1834 · Article 1. General Provisions [1833. - [1840.]
Civ. Code, § 1834
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A depositary of living animals shall provide the animals with necessary and prompt veterinary care, nutrition, and shelter, and treat them kindly. Any depositary that fails to perform these duties may be liable for civil damages as provided by law.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1999.
Source of truth
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- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1834.
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