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§ 7181. — 7181. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 810, Sec. 2.)

California § 7181.
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Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC
Div. 7.DIVISION 7. DEAD BODIES
Part 1.PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Ch. 3.7.CHAPTER 3.7. Death
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Confirmation of Death

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When an individual is pronounced dead by determining that the individual has sustained an irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem, there shall be independent confirmation by another physician.

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Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 810, Sec. 2.
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