{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1834","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1834","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 3. DEPOSIT [1813. - 1881.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Deposit for Keeping [1833. - 1867.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [1833. - [1840.]]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-3/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/general-provisions-1833-1840-1834","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}