Section 2: Carriers by land and water.

Conveyancers by land and water are subject, for the custody and preservation of the things entrusted to them, to the same obligations as innkeepers, referred to under the heading “Deposit and sequestration”.

They are liable not only for what they have already received in their building or car, but also for what has been delivered to them at the port or warehouse, to be placed in their building or car.

They are liable for the loss of and damage to the things entrusted to them, unless they prove that they were lost and damaged by fortuitous event or force majeure.

Entrepreneurs of public carriages by land and water, and those of public carriages, must keep a register of the money, effects and packages with which they are entrusted.

Entrepreneurs and managers of public carriages and roulages, and masters of boats and ships, are also subject to special regulations, which make the law between them and other citizens.