Washington Code 18.39.020 – License required
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It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license.
[ 2005 c 365 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 30; 1981 c 43 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 2; RRS § 8314-1. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.39.020 and 18.39.110.]
NOTES:
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
License required. (Effective October 31, 2023.)
Terms Used In Washington Code 18.39.020
- Director: means the director of licensing. See Washington Code 18.39.010
- Embalmer: means a person engaged in the profession or business of disinfecting and preserving human remains for transportation or final disposition. See Washington Code 18.39.010
- Funeral director: means a person engaged in the profession or business of providing for the care, shelter, transportation, and arrangements for the disposition of human remains that may include arranging and directing funeral, memorial, or other services. See Washington Code 18.39.010
- Funeral establishment: means a place of business licensed in accordance with RCW 18. See Washington Code 18.39.010
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(1) It is unlawful for any person to act or hold himself or herself out as a funeral director or embalmer or discharge any of the duties of a funeral director or embalmer as defined in this chapter unless the person has a valid license under this chapter. It is unlawful for any person to establish, maintain, or operate a funeral establishment without a valid establishment license.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all permits, licenses, or endorsements issued under this chapter must be issued for the year and expire at midnight, the 31st day of January of each year, or at whatever time during any year that ownership or control of any funeral establishment that operates such facility is transferred or sold.
[ 2023 c 185 § 4; 2005 c 365 § 2; 1987 c 150 § 30; 1981 c 43 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 2; RRS § 8314-1. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 1. Formerly RCW 18.39.020 and 18.39.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2023 c 185: See note following RCW 68.05.215.
Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.