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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 102Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 102350 Death Certificate Notification Requirement

§ 102350 Death Certificate Notification Requirement

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§ 102350 Death Certificate Notification Requirement

This law lets the county board tell the local registrar to send a copy of every death certificate to the doctor who signed it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The county board can make this rule by passing a resolution.
  • •The rule applies to every death certificate the registrar handles.
  • •The copy goes to the physician or surgeon whose statement is on the certificate.

Example

A doctor signs a death certificate for a patient who passed away at a hospital.

If the county board decides, the registrar will mail the doctor a copy of that death certificate so the doctor can keep it for their records.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 102350 Death Certificate Notification Requirement

The county board of supervisors may, by resolution, require the local registrar to send a copy of each certificate of death to the physician and surgeon whose statement appears on the certificate pursuant to Section 102825. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

county board of supervisorscertificate of deathphysician and surgeonSection 102825

Related Statutes

  • § 102346 Work-Related Death Reporting
  • § 1267.12 Physician Admission And Care
  • § 102825 Death Certificate Requirements
  • § 100250 Department Laboratory Requirements
  • § 100255 Biological Product Distribution

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 102350.
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