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CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.2.

7711.2.  The bureau may, upon its own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a cemetery licensee, and may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke a license at any time where the licensee, within the immediately preceding three years, while a cemetery licensee in performing or attempting to perform any of the acts specified in this act, has been guilty of any of the following:(a) Making any substantial misrepresentation.(b) Making any false statement of a character likely to influence or persuade.(c) A continued and flagrant course of misrepresentation or making of false promises through cemetery agents or salespersons.(d) Acting for more than one party in a transaction without the knowledge or consent of all parties thereto.(e) Commingling the money or other property of his or her principal with his or her own.(f) The practice of claiming or demanding a fee, compensation, or commission under any exclusive agreement authorizing or employing a licensee to sell, buy, or exchange cemetery property for compensation or commission where such agreement does not contain a definite, specified date of final and complete termination.(g) The claiming or taking by a licensee of any secret or undisclosed amount of compensation, commission, or profit or the failure of a licensee to reveal to the employer of such licensee the full amount of such licensee’s compensation, commission, or profit under any agreement authorizing or employing such licensee to sell, buy, or exchange cemetery property for compensation or commission prior to or coincident with the signing of such agreement evidencing the meeting of the minds of the contracting parties, regardless of the form of such agreement, whether evidenced by documents in an escrow or by any other or different procedure.(h) The use by a licensee of any provision allowing the licensee an option to purchase in an agreement authorizing or employing such licensee to sell, buy, or exchange cemetery property for compensation or commission, except when such licensee prior to or coincident with election to exercise such option to purchase reveals in writing to the employer the full amount of the licensee’s profit and obtains the written consent of the employer approving the amount of such profit.(i) Any other conduct, whether of the same or a different character than specified in this section, which constitutes fraud or dishonest dealing.(j) The misrepresentations and false statements mentioned in this section also include misrepresentation and false statements as to other property than that which the cemetery licensee may be selling or attempting to sell. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 24. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.3.

7711.3.  The bureau may suspend or revoke the license of any cemetery licensee who, within the immediately preceding three years, has done any of the following:(a) Been convicted of a crime substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of such licensee. The record of conviction, or a certified copy thereof, shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction.(b) Knowingly authorized, directed, connived at, or aided in the publication, advertisement, distribution, or circulation of any material false statement or representation concerning his or her business or any cemetery property offered for sale.(c) Willfully disregarded or violated any of the provisions of this act relating to cemetery brokerage.(d) Acted or conducted himself or herself in a manner which would have warranted the denial of his or her application for a cemetery license, or for a renewal thereof. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 25. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.4.

7711.4.  When any salesperson is discharged by his or her employer for a violation of any of the provisions of this article prescribing a ground for disciplinary action, a verified written statement of the facts with reference thereto shall be filed forthwith with the bureau by the employer and, if the employer fails to notify the bureau as required by this section, the bureau may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke the cemetery license of the employer in accordance with the provisions of this act. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 26. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.5.

7711.5.  The bureau may deny, suspend, or revoke the cemetery license of a corporation as to any officer or agent acting under its cemetery license, and the cemetery license of a copartnership as to any member acting under its cemetery license, without revoking the cemetery license of the corporation or of the copartnership. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 27. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.6.

7711.6.  The fees for cemetery licenses at all periods of the fiscal year is the same as provided in this article. All cemetery license fees are payable in advance of issuing the licenses and at the time of filing the application. All licenses shall be issued for the fiscal year and shall expire on June 30 of each fiscal year at midnight. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 28. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.7.

7711.7.  (a) If a person fails to apply for a license renewal, no renewal license shall be issued except upon payment of the delinquent renewal fee required under Section 7729.2.(b) A person who fails to renew his or her license within one year of the expiration date shall not engage in any of the activities authorized by a license unless he or she first files the application required for an original license, pays the original license fee, and otherwise complies with all of the provisions of this act pertaining to the issuance of an original license.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 29. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.8.

7711.8.  The definitions contained in this article are solely for the purposes of this article. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 30. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.9.

7711.9.  An original cemetery broker’s license is a cemetery license issued to a person who did not have a cemetery broker’s license on June 30 of the fiscal year previous to the fiscal year for which the license is issued. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 31. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.10.

7711.10.  A renewal cemetery broker’s license is a cemetery license issued to a person who had a cemetery broker’s license unrevoked and unsuspended on June 30 of the fiscal year previous to the fiscal year for which the renewal cemetery license is issued. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 32. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.11.

7711.11.  An original cemetery salesperson’s license is a cemetery license issued to a person who did not have a cemetery salesperson’s or a broker’s license either individually or as an officer of a corporation, or as a member of a copartnership, on June 30 of the fiscal year previous to the fiscal year for which the salesperson’s license is issued. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 33. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7711.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 7711.12.

7711.12.  A renewal cemetery salesperson’s license is a cemetery license issued to a person who had a cemetery salesperson’s or a broker’s license either individually or as an officer of a corporation, or as a member of a copartnership, on June 30 of the fiscal year previous to the fiscal year for which the salesperson’s license is issued. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 34. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.

7712.  A crematory established, operated, or maintained, may be operated by a corporation, partnership, or natural person, provided that a valid crematory license shall have been issued by the bureau. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.1.

7712.1.  Any change in the ownership of a crematory shall be reported to the bureau. Any transfer in a single transaction or a related series of transactions of more than 50 percent of the equitable interest in a licensed crematory shall constitute a change of ownership. When a change of ownership in a crematory occurs, the existing crematory license shall lapse and the new owner shall obtain a new license from the bureau as otherwise provided in this act. The bureau shall not require an applicant under this section to obtain any new permit or license from any other governmental agency when the existing permit or license is valid. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.2.

7712.2.  Application for a crematory license shall be made in writing on the form prescribed by the bureau and filed at the principal office of the bureau. The application shall be accompanied by the fee provided for in this article and shall show that the applicant owns or is actively operating a crematory in this state or that the applicant is in a position to commence operating such a crematory. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.3.

7712.3.  The provisions of Article 5 (commencing with Section 8341) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 8 of the Health and Safety Code shall apply to crematories licensed under this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.4.

7712.4.  The bureau may require such proof as it deems advisable concerning the compliance by such applicant with all the laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and orders applicable to the applicant and shall not issue such crematory license until it has satisfied itself that the public interest will be served by such applicant. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.5.

7712.5.  (a) The bureau shall adopt, and may from time to time amend, rules and regulations prescribing standards of knowledge and experience and financial responsibility for applicants for a crematory license. In reviewing an application for a crematory license, the bureau may consider acts of the applicant, including acts of incorporators, officers, directors, and stockholders of the applicant, which shall constitute grounds for the denial of a crematory license under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(b) Upon receipt of an application for a crematory license, the bureau may cause an investigation to be made of the physical status, plans, specifications, and financing of the proposed crematory, the character of the applicant, including, if applicable, its officers, directors, shareholders, or members, and any other qualifications required of the applicant under this article, and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, and take testimony.(c)  At the time of the filing of the application required by this article, the applicant shall pay to the Cemetery and Funeral Fund the sum fixed by the bureau at not in excess of four hundred dollars ($400) to defray the expenses of investigation. In the event the sum shall be insufficient to defray all of the expenses, the applicant shall, within five days after request therefor, deposit an additional sum sufficient to defray such expenses, provided that the total sum shall not exceed nine hundred dollars ($900).(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2016.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35 (2nd text). (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.6.

7712.6.  A crematory licensee under this article shall not conduct any cremations:(a) Unless the licensee has a written contract with the person or persons entitled to custody of the remains clearly stating the location, manner, and time of disposition to be made of the remains, agreeing to pay the regular fees of the licensee for cremation, disposition, and other services rendered, and any other contractual provisions as may be required by the bureau.(b) Of any remains more than 24 hours after delivery of the remains, unless the remains have been preserved in the interim by refrigeration or embalming.(c) Unless the licensee has a contractual relationship with a licensed cemetery authority for final disposition of cremated human remains by burial, entombment, or inurnment of any and all remains which are not lawfully disposed of or which are not called for or accepted by the person or persons entitled to the custody and control of the disposition thereof within 90 days of the date of death. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.7.

7712.7.  Every crematory licensee, who prohibits relatives or the responsible party from viewing the cremation process, shall disclose this fact in writing to the person or persons entitled to custody of the remains prior to the signing of any contract. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.8.

7712.8.  Each crematory licensee shall keep such records as may be required by the bureau to ensure compliance with all laws relating to the disposition of cremated human remains and shall file annually with the bureau, a report in the form prescribed by the bureau, describing the operations of the licensee, including the number of cremations made, the disposition thereof, and any other information as the bureau may, from time to time, require. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.9.

7712.9.  (a) Every crematory licensee operating a crematory pursuant to a license issued in compliance with this article shall pay an annual regulatory charge for each crematory, to be fixed by the bureau at not more than four hundred dollars ($400). In addition to an annual regulatory charge for each crematory, every licensee operating a crematory pursuant to a license issued pursuant to this article shall pay an additional charge to be fixed by the bureau at not more than eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50) per cremation made during the preceding quarter, which charges shall be deposited in the Cemetery and Funeral Fund.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2016.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35 (2nd text). (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.10.

7712.10.  (a) Each crematory for which a crematory license is required shall be operated under the supervision of a manager qualified in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. Each manager shall be required to successfully pass a written examination evidencing an understanding of the applicable provisions of this code and of the Health and Safety Code.(b) A person shall not engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, or advertise or assume to act as, a crematory manager without first obtaining a license from the bureau.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7712.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7712.11.

7712.11.  (a) Each hydrolysis facility for which a hydrolysis facility license is required shall be operated under the supervision of a manager qualified in accordance with rules adopted by the bureau. A licensed crematory manager may be designated as a hydrolysis facility manager with appropriate certification upon demonstrating an understanding of the applicable provisions of this code and of the Health and Safety Code, as determined by the bureau.(b) A person shall not engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, or advertise or assume to act as, a hydrolysis facility manager without a valid crematory manager license and obtaining a certification from the bureau.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 846, Sec. 25. (AB 967) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7713 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7713.

7713.  A crematory shall at all times employ a licensed crematory manager to manage, supervise, and direct its operations.(a) Every crematory shall designate a licensed crematory manager to manage the crematory, and shall report the designation to the bureau within 10 days of the effective date. Any change in the designated manager shall be reported to the bureau within 10 days. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, licensed crematories within close geographical proximity of each other may request the bureau to allow a licensed crematory manager to manage, supervise, and direct the business or profession of more than one facility.(b) The designated crematory manager shall be responsible for exercising direct supervision and control over the operations, employees, and agents of the crematory as is necessary to ensure full compliance with the applicable provisions of this code, the Health and Safety Code, and any regulations adopted thereto. Failure of the designated crematory manager or the licensed crematory to exercise that supervision or control shall constitute a ground for disciplinary action.(c) A crematory may employ, in addition to the designated crematory manager, additional licensed crematory managers. However, only one licensed crematory manager may be appointed as the designated crematory manager of the crematory.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 573, Sec. 42. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7713.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 12 - Cemetery and Funeral Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Crematories|Section 7713.1.

7713.1.  (a) Application for a crematory manager license shall be made in writing on the form provided by the bureau, verified by the applicant and filed at the principal office of the bureau. The application shall be accompanied by the fee fixed by this chapter.(b) The applicant for a crematory manager license shall be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, shall not have committed acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480, shall demonstrate compliance with the training and experience requirements established by the bureau, and shall be a resident of this state.(c) The bureau shall grant a crematory manager license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this chapter and who has successfully passed the crematory manager examination administered by the bureau. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 35. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.)