{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"8559","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 8559","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 3. Acquisition, Dedication and Sale [8500. - 8585.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Dedication [8550. - 8561.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-3/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Dedication to cemetery purposes pursuant to this chapter is not invalid as violating any laws against perpetuities or the suspension of the power of alienation of title to or use of property, but is expressly permitted and shall be deemed to be in respect for the dead, a provision for the interment of human remains, and a duty to, and for the benefit of, the general public.</p>","text":"Dedication to cemetery purposes pursuant to this chapter is not invalid as violating any laws against perpetuities or the suspension of the power of alienation of title to or use of property, but is expressly permitted and shall be deemed to be in respect for the dead, a provision for the interment of human remains, and a duty to, and for the benefit of, the general public.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/dedication-8559","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}