{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"8345.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 8345.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. CEMETERIES [8100. - 9703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 3. PRIVATE CEMETERIES [8250. - 8829.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Operation and Management [8275. - 8396.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Operation of Crematories [8341. - 8347.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-3/chapter-2/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1232, Sec. 32.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>A crematory shall not accept human remains for cremation unless the remains meet all of the following requirements:</p><p>(a) The remains shall be in a cremation container, as defined. </p><p>(b) The cremation container shall be labeled with the identity of the decedent. </p>","text":"A crematory shall not accept human remains for cremation unless the remains meet all of the following requirements: (a) The remains shall be in a cremation container, as defined. (b) The cremation container shall be labeled with the identity of the decedent.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/operation-of-crematories-8345-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}