Section 308-47-090 - Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction(1) Licenses are required for operators of each method of reduction. In order to operate a crematory, a hydrolysis facility, or a natural organic reduction facility, applicants must submit:(a) An application on a form prescribed by the board;(b) A nonrefundable application fee as defined in WAC 308-48-800; and(c) A certificate of completion of operator training provided by the equipment manufacturer, or other provider generally accepted by the death care profession, or as approved by the board.(2) Each operator license will expire annually on the 31st day of January and may be renewed by paying the renewal fee.(3) Operators of equipment used to perform cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction must provide proof of current operator training every five years at the time of the license renewal.(4) All licenses must be posted at the reduction facility.Wash. Admin. Code § 308-47-090
Adopted by WSR 20-09-031, Filed 4/6/2020, effective 5/7/2020Amended by WSR 23-19-098, Filed 9/20/2023, effective 10/21/2023