This law requires a person to be registered as a cremated remains disposer if they want to dispose of or offer to dispose of cremated or hydrolyzed human remains in California. The law does not apply to those already holding specific licenses related to cemeteries or funeral services, or to individuals who control the remains and deal with fewer than 10 remains per year.

This requirement will expire on January 1, 2027, unless extended or renewed by further legislation.

Starting January 1, 2027, you need to be registered as a cremated remains disposer to dispose of or offer to dispose of cremated, reduced, or hydrolyzed human remains unless you are already licensed as a cemetery, crematory, reduction, or hydrolysis facility, or a funeral director. This doesn't apply if you're managing the remains of up to 10 people in a year and have the right to do so for those individuals.

If you scatter someone's ashes or mix their decomposed remains into the soil, you need to be officially registered to do that. If you're not registered and don't have an exemption, you're breaking the law. Each person’s remains scattered or integrated without proper registration will count as a separate misdemeanor offense. Starting in 2027, this rule also applies to incorporating reduced remains into the soil.

This law requires the bureau to give registered cremated remains disposers a booklet. The booklet should cover registration and renewal procedures, permits required to dispose of human remains, any storage rules, and other related duties and laws. This requirement will expire on January 1, 2027.

This law requires that a government agency prepares a booklet for people who handle spreading ashes after cremation. The booklet will explain things like how to register and renew their status, get necessary permits, any rules for storing ashes, and duties under the law. This law will take effect on January 1, 2027.

This law requires that any aircraft or boat used to scatter cremated or hydrolyzed human remains must have the proper certification or registration. Planes must be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration, and boats must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles or a federal agency. These documents should be ready for checking by the bureau. The rule became active on July 1, 2020.

If someone responsible for disposing of cremated remains scatters them without clear written instructions from the person who has the right to decide what happens to those remains, or if they don't follow the given instructions, they can face punishment. Note that this rule is only valid until January 1, 2027.

This law states that any person or company responsible for scattering or integrating cremated or otherwise reduced human remains into the soil must follow the written instructions from the person authorized to make decisions about the remains. If they don't follow these instructions, they may face disciplinary action. This rule will be effective starting January 1, 2027.

If you're responsible for scattering someone's ashes, you must give the person in charge of the deceased's remains a copy of the official permit within 30 days after scattering the ashes.

This law requires individuals or businesses who dispose of cremated remains to act within specific guidelines. They must dispose of the remains within 60 days of receiving them unless there is a signed reason for delay given to the person responsible for the remains' disposition. Additionally, they must provide the bureau with their storage facility's address and phone number, ensuring remains are stored properly and protected from the elements. The bureau can perform unannounced inspections of these facilities, checking on 5 to 10 percent of registered disposers annually. Non-compliance can lead to disciplinary action. This regulation is only valid until January 1, 2027.

If you handle cremated remains, you must dispose of them within 60 days unless you have a written reason for delay approved by the person responsible for the remains. You're also required to give the bureau your storage facility's contact info, ensuring it's a weather-protected and well-maintained location. The bureau will carry out random inspections every year for compliance. Not following these rules can lead to disciplinary action, and these requirements start on January 1, 2027.

Cremated remains disposers must file an annual report detailing information about the remains they handle, including the deceased's names, dates of receipt, and disposal details. This report should be filed by September 30 each year for the fiscal year ending June 30. If a disposer knowingly lies about the disposal of remains in this report, they can face disciplinary action and misdemeanor charges. This law will expire on January 1, 2027.

This section requires cremated remains disposers to file an annual report detailing the handling of cremated, reduced, or hydrolyzed human remains, including names, dates, and disposal details. The report must be submitted by September 30 each year, covering the fiscal year ending June 30. Any intentional falsehood in the report can lead to disciplinary action or misdemeanor charges. This requirement will start on January 1, 2027.

This law states that all registrations for people who dispose of cremated remains will expire at the end of September each year. To renew, you need to fill out a special form and pay a fee. If your registration has expired, you can renew it within five years by paying any overdue fees. However, you can't renew unless your annual report is up to date and filed with the department.

If someone who is registered to handle cremated remains wants to continue their work, they need to renew their registration before the end of September each year. If they miss this deadline, they can still renew but they'll have to pay an extra late fee.

This law makes it a misdemeanor for anyone to scatter or mix cremated or hydrolyzed human remains into the soil without specific written instructions from the person authorized to decide what happens to those remains. Starting in 2027, it also applies to reduced human remains mixed into the soil. This means if you want to scatter or integrate someone's ashes or reduced remains, you need a clear, written go-ahead from the right person.

This law states that if a person responsible for handling cremated or hydrolyzed human remains stores them carelessly, leading to either losing the remains or being unable to identify them individually, they can be charged with a public offense. The penalty for this offense can be up to one year in county jail, a fine up to $5,000, or both. Note that this regulation is temporary and will be repealed on January 1, 2027.

If someone in charge of handling cremated human remains stores them recklessly, and this carelessness causes the remains to be lost or mixed up with others so they can't be identified, they can be charged with a crime. The punishment might be up to one year in jail or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. This law will start being enforced on January 1, 2027.

This law states that individuals or businesses that handle and dispose of cremated remains are required to follow certain regulations. If they break these rules, they can face disciplinary actions from the relevant authority referred to as the bureau. The specific details of these disciplinary procedures are outlined in another section starting with 7686. Thus, not following this article can lead to punishment.