{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"954","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 954","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. 2010, Ch. 189, Sec. 6.   (AB 1644)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>The board of supervisors of each county is encouraged to designate personnel from a veterans’ remains organization, as defined in Section <a href=\"/mvc/951\">951</a>, to fulfill the role created in Section <a href=\"/mvc/942\">942</a>.</p>","text":"The board of supervisors of each county is encouraged to designate personnel from a veterans’ remains organization, as defined in Section 951, to fulfill the role created in Section 942.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/burial-of-veterans-and-veterans-dependents-954","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}