Section 7697.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7697.
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The buying, after a death or while a death is impending, of funeral directing and embalming business by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees, or the direct or indirect payment, or offer of payment, of a commission by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees for the purpose of such buying of business, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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