RCW 68.05.175: License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction.

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PDFRCW 68.05.175

License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction.

A license or endorsement issued under chapter 18.39 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory or conduct a cremation, operate or conduct alkaline hydrolysis, operate or conduct natural organic reduction, or operate a natural organic reduction facility.

[ 2019 c 432 § 12; 2009 c 102 § 11; 1987 c 331 § 13; 1985 c 402 § 4. Formerly RCW 68.05.257.]

NOTES:

Effective date—2019 c 432: "This act takes effect May 1, 2020." [ 2019 c 432 § 40.]

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.

Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.