{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"9040","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 9040","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 4. PUBLIC CEMETERY DISTRICTS [9000. - 9093.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Powers [9040. - 9056.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-8/part-4/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 57, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A district may own, operate, improve, and maintain cemeteries and provide interment services within its boundaries. </p><p>(b) A district shall maintain the cemeteries owned by the district. </p><p>(c) The district that owns a cemetery shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over its maintenance and management. </p>","text":"(a) A district may own, operate, improve, and maintain cemeteries and provide interment services within its boundaries. (b) A district shall maintain the cemeteries owned by the district. (c) The district that owns a cemetery shall have exclusive jurisdiction and control over its maintenance and management.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/powers-9040","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}