(a) âHydrolysisâ means the process by which the following two steps are taken: (1) The reduction of the body of a deceased person to its essential organic components and bone fragments by alkaline hydrolysis. âAlkaline hydrolysisâ is a process using heat or heat and applied pressure, water, and potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide in a hydrolysis chamber. (2) The processing of the remains after removal from the hydrolysis chamber pursuant to Section 7010.3. (b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
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