Health and Safety Code section 7016

(a)

“Niche” means a space in a columbarium used, or intended to be used, for the placement of cremated human remains or hydrolyzed human remains.

(b)

This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.

Source: Section 7016, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=7016. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_7016

Original Source: Section 7016, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=7016. (last accessed May 12, 2025).