Wash. Rev. Code § 68.50.130

Current through 2024
Section 68.50.130 - Unlawful disposal of remains

Every person who performs a disposition of any human remains, except as otherwise provided by law, in any place, except in a cemetery or a building dedicated exclusively for religious purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Disposition of human remains following cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction may also occur on private property, with the consent of the property owner; and on public or government lands or waters with the approval of the government agency that has either jurisdiction or control, or both, of the lands or waters.

RCW 68.50.130

Amended by 2019 c 432,§ 21, eff. 5/1/2020.
2005 c 365 § 139; 1943 c 247 § 28; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-28. Formerly RCW 68.08.130.

Effective date- 2019 c 432 : See note following RCW 68.05.175.