As used in ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994:

1. (1) “Anatomical material” means the body of a dead human or a cell, group of cells or body part taken from the body of a dead human.
2. (2) “Donor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.953.

3. (3)

   1. (a) “Nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization” means a person that engages in the recovery or distribution of anatomical material from a donor for research or education purposes other than transplanting the anatomical material or therapy.

   2. (b) “Nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization” does not include:

      1. (A) A hospital or other health care facility, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015;
      2. (B) A public corporation, as defined in ORS 353.010;
      3. (C) A public or private institution of higher education; or

      4. (D) A clinical laboratory, as defined in ORS 438.010, that is:

         1. (i) Certified under ORS 438.010 to 438.450; and
         2. (ii) Owned or controlled by, or under common ownership with, a hospital described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

[2013 c.356 §1; 2025 c.624 §35]