{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"7010.3","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 7010.3","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. DEAD BODIES [7000. - 8030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [7000. - 7355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [7000. - 7025.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 399, Sec. 30.   (AB 351)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>(a) “Processing” means the removal of foreign objects, pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/7051\">7051</a>, and the reduction of the particle size of cremated remains or hydrolyzed human remains by mechanical means, including, but not limited to, grinding, crushing, and pulverizing to a consistency appropriate for disposition.</p><p>(b) For purposes of reduced human remains, “processing” means the removal of foreign objects, pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/7051\">7051</a>, and any necessary preparation for the reduced human remains to be integrated into the soil.</p>","text":"(a) “Processing” means the removal of foreign objects, pursuant to Section 7051, and the reduction of the particle size of cremated remains or hydrolyzed human remains by mechanical means, including, but not limited to, grinding, crushing, and pulverizing to a consistency appropriate for disposition. (b) For purposes of reduced human remains, “processing” means the removal of foreign objects, pursuant to Section 7051, and any necessary preparation for the reduced human remains to be integrated into the soil.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-7010-3","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}