Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7712.7 · Article 6.5. Crematories
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7712.7
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Every crematory licensee, who prohibits relatives or the responsible party from viewing the cremation process, shall disclose this fact in writing to the person or persons entitled to custody of the remains prior to the signing of any contract.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.
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