California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §7205: It is unlawful for any person, unless specifically authorized by law, to hold a post mortem examination of any unclaimed dead without the express permission of the State department.
What this law says, in plain English
A person cannot perform a post mortem examination on an unclaimed dead body without authorization by law or express permission from the State department.
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