Washington Statutes

§ 68.50.270 — Possession of human remains.

Washington § 68.50.270
JurisdictionWashington
Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS
Ch. 68.50HUMAN REMAINS

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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.50.270 (2026).

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The person or persons determined under RCW 68.50.160 as having authority to order disposition is entitled to possession of the human remains without further intervention by the state or its political subdivisions. Effective date — 2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175 .

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§ 68.50.160
Washington § 68.50.160
§ 68.05.175
Washington § 68.05.175

Legislative History

[2019 c 432 s 27;2005 c 365 s 148;1987 c 331 s 63;1977 c 47 s 4. Formerly RCW68.08.245.]

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