Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 68 Cemeteries, Morgues, And Human Remains - Section 68.36.010 Sale of abandoned space -- Presumption of abandonment

§ 68.36.010. Sale of abandoned space -- Presumption of abandonment

The ownership or right to unoccupied cemetery space in this state shall, upon abandonment, be subject to forfeiture and sale by the person or entity having ownership or management of the cemetery. Unoccupied cemetery space is presumed to be abandoned if it has been neglected and in a state of disrepair for a period of five years.

[2005 c 365 § 106; 1943 c 247 § 78; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-78.]

Sections:  68.36.010  68.36.020  68.36.030  68.36.040  68.36.050  68.36.060  68.36.070  68.36.080  68.36.100  Next

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