Washington Statutes

§ 68.50.120 — Holding body for debt—Penalty.

Washington § 68.50.120
JurisdictionWashington
Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS
Ch. 68.50HUMAN REMAINS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.50.120 (2026).

Text

Every person who arrests, attaches, detains, or claims to detain any human remains for any debt or demand, or upon any pretended lien or charge, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

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Legislative History

[1943 c 247 s 27; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-27. Formerly RCW68.08.120.]

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