Washington Statutes

§ 68.50.220 — Exceptions.

Washington § 68.50.220
JurisdictionWashington
Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS
Ch. 68.50HUMAN REMAINS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.50.220 (2026).

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RCW 68.50.200 and 68.50.210 do not apply to or prohibit the removal of any human remains from one plot to another in the same cemetery or the removal of [human] remains by a cemetery authority from a plot for which the purchase price is past due and unpaid, to some other suitable place; nor do they apply to the disinterment of human remains upon order of court or coroner. However, a cemetery authority shall provide notification to the person cited in RCW 68.50.200 before moving human remains.

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Southwick, Inc. v. Wash. State
426 P.3d 693 (Washington Supreme Court, 2018)
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Legislative History

[2005 c 365 s 145;1987 c 331 s 62;1943 c 247 s 35; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-35. Formerly RCW68.08.220.]

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