(1) Licenses are required for operators of each method of reduction. In order to operate a crematory, a hydrolysis facility, or a natural organic reduction facility, applicants must submit:
- (a) An application on a form prescribed by the board;
- (b) A nonrefundable application fee as defined in WAC 308-48-800; and
- (c) A certificate of completion of operator training provided by the equipment manufacturer, or other provider generally accepted by the death care profession, or as approved by the board.
- (2) Each operator license will expire annually on the 31st day of January and may be renewed by paying the renewal fee.
- (3) Operators of equipment used to perform cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, or natural organic reduction must provide proof of current operator training every five years at the time of the license renewal.
- (4) All licenses must be posted at the reduction facility.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.39.175, 46.01.110, 68.05.100, and 68.05.105. WSR 23-19-098, § 308-47-090, filed 9/20/23, effective 10/21/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 68.05.105 and 18.39.175. WSR 20-09-031, § 308-47-090, filed 4/6/20, effective 5/7/20.]