RCW 68.50.130
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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.
[ 2019 c 432 s 21 ; 2005 c 365 s 139 ; 1943 c 247 s 28 ; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-28. Formerly RCW 68.08.130 .]
Notes:
Effective date — 2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175 .