California Civil Code Section 1845

CA Civ Code § 1845 (2017)  

An involuntary deposit is gratuitous, the depositary being entitled to no reward. However, an involuntary depositary of any live animal may accept advertised rewards or rewards freely offered by the owner of the animal.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 752, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018