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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 8Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 9§ 8392 Reduction Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

§ 8392 Reduction Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

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§ 8392 Reduction Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Places that handle human remains must keep detailed records of every process they do.
  • •They must write down who the person was, when everything happened, and where the remains went.
  • •These records must be kept for at least 10 years and can be checked by the government.
  • •They also need to keep records of maintenance done on their equipment.

Example

A family chooses to have their loved one's remains processed at a facility.

The facility must record the name of the person who died, the dates and times of every step in the process, and where the remains go afterward. They must keep these records for 10 years, and the government can check them to make sure everything was done correctly.

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

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§ 8392 Reduction Facility Recordkeeping Requirements

(a) A reduction facility shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the state, an accurate record of all reductions performed, including all of the following information: (1) Name of the referring funeral director, if any. (2) Name of the deceased. (3) Date of the reduction. (4) Disposition of the reduced human remains, including split disposition where a portion of the remains are returned to the person entitled to control the disposition of the remains and a portion integrated into the soil in a conservation area pursuant to Section 7054.5. (5) Time and date that the body was inserted into the reduction chamber. (6) Time and date that the body was removed from the reduction chamber. (7) Time and date that final processing of the reduced human remains was complete. (8) Name and address of the authorizing agent. (9) Identification number assigned to the deceased, pursuant to Section 8393. (10) A photocopy of the disposition permit filed in connection with the disposition. (11) Any documentation of compliance with appropriate environmental and safety laws. (b) A reduction facility shall maintain on its premises, or other business location within the state, records of the maintenance performed on the reduction chamber or chambers. (c) Information described in this section shall be maintained for at least 10 years after the reduction is performed and shall be subject to inspection by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 399, Sec. 45. (AB 351) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2027, pursuant to Sec. 8396.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

reductiondispositioncomplianceenvironmentalportdirectorsafetyfacility

Related Statutes

  • § 8374 Hydrolysis Facility Recordkeeping Requirements
  • § 1337.1 Nursing Assistant Training Requirements
  • § 8391 Casket-Free Human Remains Reduction
  • § 8395 Reduction Facility Employee Training
  • § 100238 Clinical Research Inclusion Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 8392.
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