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68.56.030  <<  68.56.040 >>   68.56.050

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RCW 68.56.040

Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance—Penalty.

Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner or operator of a cemetery established in violation of *this act is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance, which is a gross misdemeanor.
[ 2005 c 365 s 149; 2003 c 53 s 313; 1943 c 247 s 145; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-145. Formerly RCW 68.48.040.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Section applies to certain mausoleums, columbariums, etc.: RCW 68.28.010.