California § 7600.6 - A funeral director in control of the decedent

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7600.6 — A funeral director in control of the decedent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7600.6. A funeral director in control of the decedent

A funeral director in control of the decedent’s remains pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code shall notify the public administrator if none of the persons described in paragraphs (2) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 7100 of the Health and Safety Code exist, can be found after reasonable inquiry, or can be contacted by reasonable means.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7600.6

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7600.6 cover?

Section 7600.6 ("A funeral director in control of the decedent") 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.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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