{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"7713.3","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7713.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 12. Cemetery and Funeral Act [7600. - 7746.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-12"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6.5. Crematories [7712. - 7713.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-12/article-6.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35.   (AB 180)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>It is a misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation to cremate human remains or to engage in the disposition thereof without a valid, unexpired crematory license. Each cremation shall be a separate violation. </p>","text":"It is a misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation to cremate human remains or to engage in the disposition thereof without a valid, unexpired crematory license. Each cremation shall be a separate violation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/crematories-7713-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}