California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §7003: (a) “Cemetery” means either of the following: (1) Any of the following that is used or intended to be used and dedicated for cemetery purposes: (A) A burial park, for earth interments.
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(a) “Cemetery” means either of the following: (1) Any of the following that is used or intended to be used and dedicated for cemetery purposes: (A) A burial park, for earth interments. (B) A mausoleum, for crypt or vault interments. (C) A crematory and columbarium, for interment of cremated remains or hydrolyzed human remains. (2) A place where six or more human bodies are buried. (b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
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