Washington § 68.50.130 Unlawful disposal of remains.

Washington Statutes

§ 68.50.130 — Unlawful disposal of remains.

Washington § 68.50.130

Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS

Ch. 68.50HUMAN REMAINS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.50.130 (2026).

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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.

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

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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.

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