Washington Statutes

§ 68.36.010 — Sale of abandoned space—Presumption of abandonment.

Washington § 68.36.010
JurisdictionWashington
Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS
Ch. 68.36ABANDONED LOTS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.36.010 (2026).

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The ownership or right to unoccupied cemetery space in this state shall, upon abandonment, be subject to forfeiture and sale by the person or entity having ownership or management of the cemetery. Unoccupied cemetery space is presumed to be abandoned if it has been neglected and in a state of disrepair for a period of five years.

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Legislative History

[2005 c 365 s 106;1943 c 247 s 78; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-78.]

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