California § 7672.7 - Each cremated remains disposer shall file, and thereafter maintain, an updated co

§ 7672.7. Each cremated remains disposer shall file, and thereafter maintain, an updated co

(a) Each cremated remains disposer shall file, and thereafter maintain, an updated copy of, an annual report on a form prescribed by the bureau. The report shall include, but not be limited to, the names of the deceased persons whose cremated, reduced, or hydrolyzed human remains were disposed of, the dates of receipt of the cremated, reduced, or hydrolyzed human remains, the names and addresses of the persons who authorized disposal of those remains, the dates and locations of disposal of those remains, and the means and manner of disposition. The report shall cover the fiscal year ending on June 30 and shall be filed with the bureau no later than September 30 of each year. (b) A cremated remains disposer who makes a willful and material false statement regarding the disposal of cremated, reduced, or hydrolyzed human remains in the annual report filed or updated pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subject to disciplinary action. (c) A cremated remains disposer who makes a willful and material false statement in the annual report filed or updated pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2027.