When a public cemetery district acts to transfer ownership rights or make an interment on the basis of the affidavit, given under penalty of perjury pursuant to Section 9069.35, the district, and any employee or trustee of the district, shall not be liable for any claims, losses, or damages asserted in any action unless the district had actual knowledge that the facts stated in writing are false.

(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 592, Sec. 2. (SB 1179) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 9069.30

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • District: means a public cemetery district created pursuant to this part or any of its statutory predecessors. See California Health and Safety Code 9002
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
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