{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"7205","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 7205","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 4. Disposal of Unclaimed Dead [7200. - 7208.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-4"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/disposal-of-unclaimed-dead-7205","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}