{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"7800","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 7800","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 2. DISINTERMENT AND REMOVAL [7500. - 8030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Removal of All Remains: Cities and Cities and Counties Over 100,000 [7700. - 8005.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Removals by Relatives or Friends [7800. - 7805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>At any time prior to the removal by a cemetery authority of the remains of any person, any relative or friend of the decedent may voluntarily remove and dispose of the remains.</p>","text":"At any time prior to the removal by a cemetery authority of the remains of any person, any relative or friend of the decedent may voluntarily remove and dispose of the remains.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/removals-by-relatives-or-friends-7800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}