Health & Saf. Code, § 8020 · Article 2. State Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation
Health & Saf. Code, § 8020
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon the request of any party or an intervenor, the commission or designated mediator may close part of a mediation session to the public if the commission or designated mediator finds that information required at the mediation session may include identification of the specific location of a burial site, human remains and cultural items or that information necessary for a determination regarding repatriation may compromise or interfere with any religious practice or custom.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 818, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.
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