Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 68 Cemeteries, Morgues, And Human Remains - Section 68.56.040 Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance -- Penalty

§ 68.56.040. Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance -- Penalty

Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner or operator of a cemetery established in violation of *this act is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance, which is a gross misdemeanor.

[2005 c 365 § 149; 2003 c 53 § 313; 1943 c 247 § 145; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-145. Formerly RCW 68.48.040.]

Notes:
     *Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020.

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

Section applies to certain mausoleums, columbariums, etc.: RCW 68.28.010. Sections:  Previous  68.56.010  68.56.020  68.56.030  68.56.040  68.56.050  68.56.060  68.56.070  68.56.900  Next

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