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List of rulemaking activity
Funeral and cemetery licensing and renewals
- All business and professional licensing
- Funerals and cemeteries
Completed
Current rule(s)
Operator licensure for those who conduct cremations, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction (WAC 308-47-090); Final disposition permit application procedure (WAC 308-47A-030); Renewal of licenses - Funeral directors, embalmers, funeral director interns and embalmer interns (WAC 308-48-180)
Summary
We're updating rules to follow a new law that changes renewal dates for cemetery certificates, prearrangement sales licenses, funeral directors, embalmers, and reduction facility operators.
Current step
September 20, 2023
Rule change adopted
Public hearing or comments
No public hearing was held.