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CA AB1777

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2012

Primary Sponsor

Fiona Ma

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes transfer of cremated remains from a durable container into a scattering urn no more than 7 days before scattering at sea from a boat
  • Defines "scattering urn" as a closed container that dissolves and releases contents within 4 hours of being placed at sea
  • Prohibits use of scattering urns when cremated remains are scattered by plane over land or at sea
  • Modifies existing law that previously required cremated remains to be removed from their container before scattering at sea
  • Effective July 10, 2012

Legislative Description

Disposition of cremated remains.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 79, Statutes of 2012.

7/10/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules4/16/2012
Business and Professions3/1/2012

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