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Chapter 246-500 WAC

HANDLING OF HUMAN REMAINS

Last update: 7/23/24

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HTMLPDF246-500-010Definitions.
HTMLPDF246-500-020Contact with human remains.
HTMLPDF246-500-030Refrigeration or embalming of human remains.
HTMLPDF246-500-040Transportation of human remains.
HTMLPDF246-500-050Human remains reduced through cremation.
HTMLPDF246-500-053Human remains reduced through alkaline hydrolysis.
HTMLPDF246-500-055Human remains reduced through natural organic reduction.
HTMLPDF246-500-060Authority of the local health officer.