California § 7202 - The unclaimed dead retained by the State department for scientific or educational
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7202 — The unclaimed dead retained by the State department for scientific or educational, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7202. The unclaimed dead retained by the State department for scientific or educational
The unclaimed dead retained by the State department for scientific or educational purposes shall be embalmed and disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the State department. Such unclaimed dead shall be held for a period of thirty days by those to whom they may have been assigned for scientific or educational purposes, subject to claim and identification by any authenticated relative of the decedent for purpose of interment or other disposition in accordance with the directions of such relative.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7202
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7202 cover?
Section 7202 ("The unclaimed dead retained by the State department for scientific or educational") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 7202?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7202 apply to my situation?
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