(1) A license or endorsement issued under this chapter or chapter 68.05 RCW is required in order to operate a crematory, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction facility or conduct a cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction.
(2) Conducting a final disposition without a license or endorsement is a misdemeanor. Each such action is a separate violation.

NOTES:

Effective date2019 c 432: See note following RCW 68.05.175.
Funeral directors and embalmers account and cemetery account abolished, moneys transferred to funeral and cemetery account2009 c 102: See note following RCW 18.39.810.
IntentEffective date2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Legislative finding1985 c 402: See note following RCW 68.50.185.