ORS 97.205: Prohibition against accepting consideration for public display of human remains; exceptions.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person may not knowingly accept payment or other consideration, directly or indirectly, for displaying human remains to the public. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if: (a) The display has the written consent of the decedent or a person with the right to control the disposition of the decedent’s remains under ORS 97.130; and (b) The payment or other consideration is accepted by: (A) A funeral establishment, crematory or alternative disposition facility licensed under ORS 692.320 (1)(a); (B) An organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums; (C) An institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; or (D) The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. (3) This section shall preempt any conflicting provision of ORS 97.110 to 97.223. [2023 c.309 §2]
Official history and status
History: Note: 97.205 and 97.207 were added to and made a part of 97.110 to 97.223 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
This rule cites
- ORS 97.130 — resolved
- ORS 692.320 — resolved
- ORS 97.110 — resolved
- 97.223 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors097.html