(1) A license or endorsement issued by the board or under chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory or conduct a cremation.

     (2) Conducting a cremation without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such cremation is a separate violation.

     (3) Crematories owned or operated by or located on property licensed as a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the board. Crematories not affiliated with a funeral establishment shall be regulated by the cemetery board.

[2005 c 365 § 18; 2003 c 53 § 128; 1985 c 402 § 7.]

NOTES:

     Intent -- Effective date -- 2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.

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