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Chapter 68.20 RCW

PRIVATE CEMETERIES

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 68.20.010Incorporation required.
HTMLPDF 68.20.020Corporations, how organized.
HTMLPDF 68.20.030Powers of existing corporations enlarged.
HTMLPDF 68.20.040Prior corporations not affected.
HTMLPDF 68.20.050General powers of cemetery corporations.
HTMLPDF 68.20.060Specific powers—Rule making and enforcement.
HTMLPDF 68.20.061Specific powers—Control of property.
HTMLPDF 68.20.062Specific powers—Regulation as to type of markers, monuments, etc.
HTMLPDF 68.20.063Specific powers—Regulation or prohibition as to the erection of monuments, effigies, etc.
HTMLPDF 68.20.064Specific powers—Regulation of plants and shrubs.
HTMLPDF 68.20.065Specific powers—Prevention of interment.
HTMLPDF 68.20.066Specific powers—Prevention of improper assemblages.
HTMLPDF 68.20.067Specific powers—Rules and regulations for general purposes.
HTMLPDF 68.20.070Rules and regulations—Posting.
HTMLPDF 68.20.080Cities and counties may regulate cemeteries.
HTMLPDF 68.20.110Nonprofit cemetery association—Tax exempt land.
HTMLPDF 68.20.120Sold lots exempt from taxes, etc.—Nonprofit associations.
HTMLPDF 68.20.140Certain cemeteries and family burial grounds exempt from chapter.