RCW 18.39.217
License or endorsement required for cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and natural organic reduction—Penalty.
(1) A license or endorsement issued under this chapter or chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction facility or conduct a cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.
(2) Conducting a final disposition without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such action is a separate violation.
[ 2019 c 432 § 38; 2009 c 102 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account—2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Legislative finding—1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.39 - Embalmers—Funeral Directors.
18.39.035 - Applicant for license as funeral director or embalmer—Eligibility.
18.39.045 - College course requirements.
18.39.050 - Application—Renewal—Fees.
18.39.100 - License—Form—Restrictions.
18.39.120 - Interns—Registration—Renewal—Notice of termination—Fees.
18.39.130 - Licenses—Applicants from other states—Examination.
18.39.145 - Funeral establishment license—Issuance—Requirements—Transferability—Expiration.
18.39.150 - License lapse—Reinstatement—Fee—Reexamination.
18.39.175 - Board—Duties and responsibilities—Rules.
18.39.181 - Powers and duties of director.
18.39.195 - Pricing information to be given—Billing "cash advanced" items.
18.39.220 - Unlawful business practices—Penalty.
18.39.231 - Prohibited advice and transactions—Exceptions—Rules—Penalty.
18.39.240 - Prearrangement funeral service contracts—License required.
18.39.250 - Prearrangement contracts—Trusts—Refunds.
18.39.255 - Prearrangement contracts—Insurance funded—Requirements.
18.39.260 - Prearrangement contracts—Certificates of registration required—Exception.
18.39.270 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration qualifications.
18.39.280 - Prearrangement contracts—Application for registration.
18.39.290 - Prearrangement contracts—Registration—Renewal—Fees—Disposition.
18.39.300 - Grounds for disciplinary action.
18.39.320 - Prearrangement contracts—Annual financial statement—Failure to file.
18.39.330 - Prearrangement contract forms—Approval required—Grounds for disapproval.
18.39.345 - Prearrangement trust—Examination by board.
18.39.350 - Violations—Penalty—Consumer protection—Retail installment contracts.
18.39.360 - Fraternal or benevolent organizations and labor unions excepted.
18.39.370 - Prearrangement service contracts—Abandoned trusts.
18.39.410 - Unprofessional conduct.
18.39.420 - Complaint to board—Submittal—Determination—Investigation—Immunity of complainant.
18.39.450 - Findings of fact—Order—Notice—Report.
18.39.467 - License suspension—Noncompliance with support order—Reissuance.
18.39.525 - Certificates of removal registration.
18.39.530 - Practice without license—Penalties.
18.39.560 - Uniform regulation of business and professions act.