{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"8020","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 8020","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 5. California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation [8010. - 8030.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. State Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation [8012. - 8021.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 818, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon the request of any party or an intervenor, the commission or designated mediator may close part of a mediation session to the public if the commission or designated mediator finds that information required at the mediation session may include identification of the specific location of a burial site, human remains and cultural items or that information necessary for a determination regarding repatriation may compromise or interfere with any religious practice or custom.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and upon the request of any party or an intervenor, the commission or designated mediator may close part of a mediation session to the public if the commission or designated mediator finds that information required at the mediation session may include identification of the specific location of a burial site, human remains and cultural items or that information necessary for a determination regarding repatriation may compromise or interfere with any religious practice or custom.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/state-cultural-affiliation-and-repatriation-8020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}