A permit or endorsement issued by the cemetery board or under chapter 18.39 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory or conduct a cremation. Crematories owned or operated by or located on property licensed as a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the board of funeral directors and embalmers. Crematories not affiliated with a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the cemetery board.

[1987 c 331 § 13; 1985 c 402 § 4. Formerly RCW 68.05.257.]

NOTES:

     Legislative finding -- 1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.