California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §8252: It is unlawful for any corporation, copartnership, firm, trust, association, or individual to engage in or transact any of the businesses of a cemetery within this state except by means of a corporati

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What this law says, in plain English

Operating a cemetery business in this state is unlawful unless done through a properly organized corporation or limited liability company.

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It is unlawful for any corporation, copartnership, firm, trust, association, or individual to engage in or transact any of the businesses of a cemetery within this state except by means of a corporation or limited liability company duly organized for these purposes.

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