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2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 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.

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