California § 8391 - A reduction facility shall not make or enforce rules requiring that human remains
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§ 8391. A reduction facility shall not make or enforce rules requiring that human remains
A reduction facility shall not make or enforce rules requiring that human remains be placed in a casket before reduction, nor shall a reduction facility refuse to accept human remains for reduction for the reason that they are not in a casket. A director, officer, agent, or representative of a reduction facility who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. This section does not prohibit a facility from requiring some type of container or disposal unit.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8391
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8391 cover?
Section 8391 ("A reduction facility shall not make or enforce rules requiring that human remains") 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 § 8391?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8391 apply to my situation?
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