Health & Saf. Code, § 7205 · Chapter 4. Disposal of Unclaimed Dead

Health & Saf. Code, § 7205

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

It is unlawful for any person, unless specifically authorized by law, to hold a post mortem examination of any unclaimed dead without the express permission of the State department.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC&sectionNum=7205.
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