California SB1312 addresses the abandonment of endowment care cemeteries, transferring ownership to counties and managing funds.

California SB1312 outlines procedures for handling abandoned endowment care cemeteries. It defines an "abandoned endowment care cemetery" as one with a canceled certificate of authority, unaddressed public health concerns, and unavailability of care funds. Upon abandonment, ownership transfers to the county, which must notify the local agency formation commission. The county is not liable for previous owner's debts but must address outstanding taxes and debts. The bill also mandates annual reports from cemetery authorities and establishes a special fund for endowment care funds.

California SB1312 addresses the abandonment of endowment care cemeteries, transferring ownership to counties and managing funds.

California SB1312 outlines procedures for handling abandoned endowment care cemeteries. It defines an "abandoned endowment care cemetery" as one with a canceled certificate of authority, unaddressed public health concerns, and unavailability of care funds. Upon abandonment, ownership transfers to the county, which must notify the local agency formation commission. The county is not liable for previous owner's debts but must address outstanding taxes and debts. The bill also mandates annual reports from cemetery authorities and establishes a special fund for endowment care funds.