Section 18.39.217. License or endorsement required for cremation—Penalty.

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(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.

[ 2009 c 102 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]

NOTES:
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
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.

2009 c 102 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.

                    
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