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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 3Ch. 1§ 8252 Cemetery Business Entity Requirements

§ 8252 Cemetery Business Entity Requirements

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§ 8252 Cemetery Business Entity Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Only special companies (corporations or LLCs) can run a cemetery business in this state.
  • •Regular people or groups can't just start a cemetery business on their own.
  • •If you want to run a cemetery, you must create a proper company for it.

Example

A family wants to start a small cemetery on their land to bury loved ones.

They can't just do it themselves. They must create a special company (like a corporation or LLC) to legally run the cemetery.

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

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§ 8252 Cemetery Business Entity Requirements

It is unlawful for any corporation, copartnership, firm, trust, association, or individual to engage in or transact any of the businesses of a cemetery within this state except by means of a corporation or limited liability company duly organized for these purposes. (Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 114, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

corporationliabilitypartnershipllcassociation

Related Statutes

  • § 109995 Definition Of Person
  • § 17009.5 Person Definition And Usage
  • § 8253 Corporate Powers Modification
  • § 1596.79 Definition Of Person
  • § 104556 Tobacco Settlement Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 8252.
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