{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"7300","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 7300","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 5. Embalming and Transportation [7300. - 7355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Embalming [7300. - 7304.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-1/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 560.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No person shall embalm the body of any person who has died from an unknown cause, except with the permission of the coroner.</p>","text":"No person shall embalm the body of any person who has died from an unknown cause, except with the permission of the coroner.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/embalming-7300","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}