§ 18.39.217. License or endorsement required for cremation -- Penalty -- Regulation of crematories
(1) A license or endorsement issued by the board or under chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory or conduct a cremation.
(2) Conducting a cremation without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such cremation is a separate violation.
(3) Crematories owned or operated by or located on property licensed as a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the board. Crematories not affiliated with a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the cemetery board.
[2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]
Notes:
Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Legislative finding -- 1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
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