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.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1834
General Provisions [1833. - [1840.]]
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 91 Cal. App. 4th 66 - People v. Youngblood (2001)
Most recently applied in 163 Cal. App. 4th 139 - County of Contra Costa v. Public Employees Union Local One (May 2008)
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 4
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