7712. A crematory established, operated, or maintained, may be operated by a corporation, partnership, or natural person, provided that a valid crematory license shall have been issued by the bureau. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
7712.1. Any change in the ownership of a crematory shall be reported to the bureau. Any transfer in a single transaction or a related series of transactions of more than 50 percent of the equitable interest in a licensed crematory shall constitute a change of ownership. When a change of ownership in a crematory occurs, […]
7712.10. (a) Each crematory for which a crematory license is required shall be operated under the supervision of a manager qualified in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. Each manager shall be required to successfully pass a written examination evidencing an understanding of the applicable provisions of this code and of the Health and Safety […]
7712.11. (a) Each hydrolysis facility for which a hydrolysis facility license is required shall be operated under the supervision of a manager qualified in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. A licensed crematory manager may be designated as a hydrolysis facility manager with appropriate certification upon demonstrating an understanding of the applicable provisions of this […]
7712.2. Application for a crematory license shall be made in writing on the form prescribed by the bureau and filed at the principal office of the bureau. The application shall be accompanied by the fee provided for in this article and shall show that the applicant owns or is actively operating a crematory in this […]
7712.3. The provisions of Article 5 (commencing with Section 8341) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 8 of the Health and Safety Code shall apply to crematories licensed under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
7712.4. The bureau may require such proof as it deems advisable concerning the compliance by such applicant with all the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders applicable to the applicant and shall not issue such crematory license until it has satisfied itself that the public interest will be served by such applicant. (Added by Stats. […]
7712.5. (a) The bureau shall adopt, and may from time to time amend, rules and regulations prescribing standards of knowledge and experience and financial responsibility for applicants for a crematory license. In reviewing an application for a crematory license, the bureau may consider acts of the applicant, including acts of incorporators, officers, directors, and stockholders of […]
7712.6. A crematory licensee under this article shall not conduct any cremations: (a) Unless the licensee has a written contract with the person or persons entitled to custody of the remains clearly stating the location, manner, and time of disposition to be made of the remains, agreeing to pay the regular fees of the licensee for […]
7712.7. Every crematory licensee, who prohibits relatives or the responsible party from viewing the cremation process, shall disclose this fact in writing to the person or persons entitled to custody of the remains prior to the signing of any contract. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
7712.8. Each crematory licensee shall keep such records as may be required by the bureau to ensure compliance with all laws relating to the disposition of cremated human remains and shall file annually with the bureau, a report in the form prescribed by the bureau, describing the operations of the licensee, including the number of […]
7712.9. Every crematory licensee operating a crematory pursuant to a license issued in compliance with this article shall pay an annual regulatory charge for each crematory of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). In addition to an annual regulatory charge for each crematory, every licensee operating a crematory pursuant to a license issued pursuant to this […]
7713. A crematory shall at all times employ a licensed crematory manager to manage, supervise, and direct its operations. (a) Every crematory shall designate a licensed crematory manager to manage the crematory, and shall report the designation to the bureau within 10 days of the effective date. Any change in the designated manager shall be reported […]
7713.1. (a) Application for a crematory manager license shall be made in writing on the form provided by the bureau, verified by the applicant and filed at the principal office of the bureau. The application shall be accompanied by the fee fixed by this chapter. (b) The applicant for a crematory manager license shall be at least […]
7713.2. (a) A person shall not engage in or conduct, or hold himself or herself out as engaging in or conducting, the activities of a crematory manager without holding a valid, unexpired crematory manager license issued by the bureau. (b) A licensed crematory manager shall not engage in or conduct, or hold himself or herself out as […]
7713.3. It is a misdemeanor for any person, firm, or corporation to cremate human remains or to engage in the disposition thereof without a valid, unexpired crematory license. Each cremation shall be a separate violation. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
7713.4. A crematory licensee shall be subject to and shall be disciplined by the bureau in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with Section 7686). (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
