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Chapter 18.39 RCW Dispositions

EMBALMERS — FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Current RCWs

Sections

18.39.030  Applicant — Funeral director — Eligibility.
[1971 ex.s. c 292 § 23; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 2; 1955 c 52 § 2. Prior: 1949 c 126 § 1, part; 1947 c 105 § 1; 1937 c 108 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8315-1, part.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21. Later enactment, see RCW 18.39.035.


18.39.040  Applicant — Embalmer — Eligibility — Examination — Registration.
[1979 c 158 § 40; 1972 ex.s. c 120 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 292 § 24; 1965 ex.s. c 107 § 3; 1947 c 105 § 2; 1945 c 150 § 1; 1937 c 108 § 4; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8316-1. Formerly RCW 18.39.040 and 18.39.090.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21. Later enactment, see RCW 18.39.035.


18.39.060  Application fee — Final fee.
[1937 c 108 § 6, part; RRS § 8318-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 18.39.050.


18.39.080  Examination — Funeral director — Subjects.
[1955 c 52 § 3. Prior: 1949 c 126 § 1, part; 1947 c 105 § 1; 1937 c 108 § 3; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 8315-1, part.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21.


18.39.090  Examination — Embalmer — Subjects.
[1947 c 105 § 2, part; 1945 c 150 § 1, part; 1937 c 108 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 8316-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 18.39.040.


18.39.110  License — For each place of business.
[1937 c 108 § 2, part; RRS § 3314-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 18.39.020.


18.39.140  License — Annual renewal.
[1937 c 108 § 6, part; RRS § 8318-1, part.]
Now codified in RCW 18.39.050.


18.39.148  Funeral establishment license — Cancellation — Hearing.
[1986 c 259 § 62; 1981 c 43 § 9; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 4.]
Repealed by 2005 c 365 § 161.


18.39.160  Contagious diseases — Report to health director — Funerals.
[1937 c 108 § 12; RRS § 8323-1.]
Repealed by 1996 c 217 § 10.


18.39.176  Option to adopt uniform disciplinary act.
[1984 c 279 § 35.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73. Later enactment, see RCW 18.39.178.


18.39.177  Examinations for funeral directors and embalmers — Contents — Responsibilities of board.
[1977 ex.s. c 93 § 10.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21.


18.39.178  Application of uniform disciplinary act.
[1987 c 150 § 29; 1986 c 259 § 59.]
Repealed by 1994 c 17 § 20.


18.39.179  Authority of board to impose penalties.
[1981 c 43 § 12.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73.

Notes:
Savings--1986 c 259 §§ 64 and 73:
See note following RCW 18.39.175.


18.39.180  Powers of director — Rules and regulations — Suspension or revocation of licenses — Grounds.
[1979 c 158 § 41; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 2; 1937 c 108 § 11; RRS § 8323. Prior: 1909 c 215 § 14. Formerly RCW 18.39.180 and 18.39.200.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21.


18.39.190  Display of personal names where trade name, etc., used.
[1981 c 43 § 14; 1937 c 108 § 9; RRS § 8321.]
Repealed by 1996 c 217 § 10.


18.39.200  Revocation and suspension of licenses — Grounds.
[1937 c 108 § 11, part; RRS § 8323, part.]
Now codified in RCW 18.39.180.


18.39.210  Complaint by one embalmer against another — Deposit of costs of hearing.
[1909 c 215 § 15; RRS § 8324.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21.


18.39.223  Violations — Investigation — Compelling compliance — Subpoena powers.
[1981 c 43 § 17; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 6.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73.


18.39.225  Violations — Referral to attorney general or prosecutor.
[1981 c 43 § 18; 1977 ex.s. c 93 § 7.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73.


18.39.230  Violations — Penalty.
[1937 c 108 § 17; RRS § 8325-2.]
Repealed by 1981 c 43 § 21.


18.39.310  Prearrangement funeral service contracts — Suspension, revocation, or failure to renew certificate of registration — Notice — Effect.
[1982 c 66 § 9.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73.


18.39.340  Prearrangement funeral service contracts — Director's powers and authority — Rules, investigations, examinations, and hearings.
[1982 c 66 § 12.]
Repealed by 1986 c 259 § 73.


18.39.400  Disciplinary authority of board — Rules.
[1994 c 17 § 2.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.430  Statement of charge of violation — Notice — Hearing.
[1994 c 17 § 5.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.440  Hearings — Procedures — Administrative Procedure Act.
[1994 c 17 § 6.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.460  Actions against license — Exceptions.
[1994 c 17 § 8.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.465  License suspension-Nonpayment or default on educational loan or scholarship.
[1996 c 293 § 9.]
Repealed by 2018 c 199 § 101.


18.39.470  Order — When effective — Stay.
[1994 c 17 § 9.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.480  Appeal.
[1994 c 17 § 10.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.490  Reinstatement — Hearings — Examination.
[1994 c 17 § 11.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.500  Finding of unprofessional conduct — Order — Sanctions — Stay — Costs.
[1994 c 17 § 12.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.510  Informal disposal — Statement of allegations — Summary of evidence — Stipulation — Sanctions — Disclosure — Enforcement.
[2000 c 171 § 11; 1994 c 17 § 13.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.520  Enforcement of fine.
[1994 c 17 § 14.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.540  Violation of injunction — Penalties.
[1994 c 17 § 16.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.550  Crime by license, registration, endorsement, or permit holder — Notice by board.
[1994 c 17 § 17.]
Repealed by 2002 c 86 § 401, effective January 1, 2003.


18.39.800  Funeral directors and embalmers account.
[2005 c 365 § 25; 1996 c 217 § 9; 1993 c 43 § 2.]
Repealed by 2009 c 102 § 26.


18.39.900  Severability-1937 c 108.
[1937 c 108 § 18.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


18.39.901  Severability-1982 c 66.
[1982 c 66 § 23.]
Decodified by the code reviser, July 2016.


18.39.910  Termination of chapter.
[1981 c 43 § 19.]
Repealed by 1986 c 270 § 10.


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