Section 7053 Of Chapter 2. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 7. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.
7053
. Every person who arrests, attaches, detains, or claims to
detain any human remains for any debt or demand, or upon any
pretended lien or charge, or fails to release any human remains, the
personal effects, or any certificate or permit required under
Division 102 (commencing with Section 102100) that is in his or her
possession or control forthwith upon the delivery of authorization
for the release signed by the next of kin or by any person entitled
to the custody of the remains, is guilty of a misdemeanor.