1. (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. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply if:

   1. (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

   2. (b) The payment or other consideration is accepted by:

      1. (A) A funeral establishment, crematory or alternative disposition facility licensed under ORS 692.320 (1)(a);
      2. (B) An organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums;
      3. (C) An institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; or
      4. (D) The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.
3. (3) This section shall preempt any conflicting provision of ORS 97.110 to 97.223.

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.

[2023 c.309 §2]