{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"940.5","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 940.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE [690. - 1008.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Local Aid [920. - 975.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Burial of Veterans and Veterans’ Dependents [940. - 955.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 134, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this article, the terms “burial” and “interment” include cremation, except that the election of the form of interment as between burial and cremation shall be made pursuant to the first paragraph of Section <a href=\"/hsc/7100\">7100</a> of the Health and Safety Code.</p>","text":"As used in this article, the terms “burial” and “interment” include cremation, except that the election of the form of interment as between burial and cremation shall be made pursuant to the first paragraph of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/burial-of-veterans-and-veterans-dependents-940-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}