Health and Safety Code section 7205

It is unlawful for any person, unless specifically authorized by law, to hold a post mortem examination of any unclaimed dead without the express permission of the State department.

Source: Section 7205, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=7205. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_7205

Original Source: Section 7205, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=7205. (last accessed May 12, 2025).