(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 remains were disposed of, the dates of receipt of the cremated 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) Any cremated remains disposer that makes a willful and material false statement regarding the disposal of cremated remains in the annual report filed or updated pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subject to disciplinary action.
(c) Any cremated remains disposer that 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(d) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2020, and as of that date is repealed.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 846, Sec. 19. (AB 967) Effective January 1, 2018. Repealed as of July 1, 2020, by its own provisions. See later operative version added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 846.)
Last modified: October 25, 2018