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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies the rules surrounding the scattering of cremated human remains at sea in California. Specifically, it expands the definition of prohibited locations for scattering to include docks attached to the shore, in addition to bridges and piers. It also requires a verified statement to be filed with the local registrar of deaths when remains are scattered at sea. The bill makes technical changes to existing health care service plan regulations regarding financial risk assessment.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of prohibited scattering locations to include docks attached to the shore.
- Requires a verified statement to be filed with the local registrar of deaths upon scattering remains at sea.
- Clarifies that ‘at sea’ includes inland navigable waters, excluding lakes and streams.
- Makes technical changes to Health and Safety Code Section 7117 regarding the scattering of cremated remains and hydrolyzed human remains.
- Updates Health and Safety Code Section 1375.1 to specify requirements for health care service plans regarding financial risk and solvency.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to scatter cremated remains or hydrolyzed human remains.
- Local registrars of births and deaths.
- Health care service plans.
- California residents
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