RCW 68.56.040: Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance

RCWs > Title 68 > Chapter 68.56 > Section 68.56.040

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68.56.030 << 68.56.040 >> 68.56.050

PDFRCW 68.56.040

Nonconforming cemetery a nuisance—Penalty.

Every person, firm, or corporation who is the owner or operator of a cemetery established in violation of *this act is guilty of maintaining a public nuisance, which is a gross misdemeanor.

[ 2005 c 365 § 149; 2003 c 53 § 313; 1943 c 247 § 145; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 3778-145. Formerly RCW 68.48.040.]

NOTES:

*Reviser's note: For "this act," see note following RCW 68.04.020.

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

Section applies to certain mausoleums, columbariums, etc.: RCW 68.28.010.