California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 12 — Cemetery and Funeral ActArticle 3.5 — Licenses and Certificates of AuthoritySection 7653.4

The bureau shall inspect the books, records, and premises of any cemetery where a certificate of authority is required under this chapter. In making the inspections, the bureau shall have access to all books and records, buildings, mausoleums, columbariums, storage areas, including storage areas for human remains, during regular office hours or the hours the cemetery is in operation. No prior notification of the inspection is required to be given to the holder of the certificate of authority. If any certificate holder fails to allow the inspection or any part thereof, disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, revocation or suspension may be taken against the certificate of authority. All disciplinary proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.

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Requires the bureau to inspect records and premises of cemeteries requiring a certificate of authority, with access during regular office or operating hours to specified buildings and remains-storage areas and without prior notice. Allows discipline, including suspension or revocation, when a certificate holder refuses any part of the inspection, using chapter disciplinary procedures.

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