California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 12 — Cemetery and Funeral ActArticle 6.5 — CrematoriesSection 7712.1

(a) Any change in the ownership of a crematory shall be reported to the bureau.

(b) 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.

(c) When a change of ownership in a crematory occurs, all of the following apply:

(1) The new owner may submit an application to assign the crematory license.

(2) If the new owner submits an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the new owner shall submit the application at least 30 days before the change of ownership occurs.

(3) If the new owner submits an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the new owner shall pay the fee described in subdivision (b) of Section 7712.9.

(4) If the new owner submits an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the bureau shall approve or disapprove the application.

(5) If the new owner submits an application pursuant to paragraph (1), the bureau may approve the application prior to the date of the final sale.

(d)(1) Within 10 days after a sale of a crematory is final, the new owner shall submit to the bureau a copy of the final sales agreement.

(2) Within 60 days after a sale of a crematory is final, the new owner shall submit to the bureau proof that any required permit to operate the crematory issued by a local air pollution control district has been assigned to the new owner.

(3) A failure to comply with paragraph (1) or (2) shall constitute a ground for a disciplinary action.

(e) 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.