California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7612.12

(a) On or before July 1, 2027, the bureau shall convene a workgroup comprised of representatives from the cemetery industry, county government, and other interested stakeholders to discuss options for ensuring continued care, maintenance, and embellishment of abandoned cemeteries, including the possibility of requiring counties to assume responsibility for cemeteries located within their boundaries that become abandoned.

(b) In accordance with Section 9795 of the Government Code, the bureau shall submit a report to the Legislature summarizing the discussions of the workgroup, along with any recommendations, no later than January 1, 2028.

(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.