Washington § 68.50.130 - Unlawful disposal of remains.

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§ 68.50.130. Unlawful disposal of remains.

Every person who performs a disposition of any human remains, except as otherwise provided by law, in any place, except in a cemetery, a family burial ground, 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.
[ 2026 c 173 s 18; 2019 c 432 s 21; 2005 c 365 s 139; 1943 c 247 s 28; Rem. Supp. 1943 s 3778-28. Formerly RCW 68.08.130.]

Notes

Intent—2026 c 173: See note following RCW 68.74.010.
Effective date—2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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