Washington Statutes
§ 68.56.040 — Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance—Penalty.
Washington § 68.56.040
JurisdictionWashington
Title 68CEMETERIES, MORGUES, AND HUMAN REMAINS
Ch. 68.56PENAL AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Wash. Rev. Code § 68.56.040 (2026).
Text
Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner or operator of a cemetery established in violation of *this act is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance, which is a gross misdemeanor.
*Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020 .
Intent — Effective date — 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180 .
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§ 68.04.020
Washington § 68.04.020
§ 2.48.180
Washington § 2.48.180
Legislative History
[2005 c 365 s 149;2003 c 53 s 313;1943 c 247 s 145; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-145. Formerly RCW68.48.040.]
Nearby Sections
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§ 68.04.005
Application.§ 68.04.020
"Human remains," "remains."§ 68.04.030
"Cremated human remains."§ 68.04.040
"Cemetery."§ 68.04.050
"Burial park."§ 68.04.060
"Mausoleum."§ 68.04.070
"Crematory."§ 68.04.080
"Columbarium."§ 68.04.100
"Interment."§ 68.04.110
"Cremation."§ 68.04.120
"Inurnment."§ 68.04.130
"Entombment."§ 68.04.140
"Burial."§ 68.04.150
"Grave."§ 68.04.160
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