ORS 438.705 Definitions for ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994

As used in ORS 438.705 to 438.720 and 438.994:

“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.

“Donor” has the meaning given that term in ORS 97.953.

“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.

“Nontransplant anatomical research recovery organization” does not include:

A hospital or other health care facility, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015;

A public corporation, as defined in ORS 353.010;

A public or private institution of higher education; or

A clinical laboratory, as defined in ORS 438.010, that is:

Certified under ORS 438.010 to 438.450; and

Owned or controlled by, or under common ownership with, a hospital described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.