West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-12-9: Permits required for cremation; fee
What this law says, in plain English
State law requires permits for cremation and establishes duties for crematories regarding timing of cremations and delivery of remains. Violations are classified as misdemeanors with specified fines.
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