ORS 97.205 Prohibition against accepting consideration for public display of human remains; exceptions

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.

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

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

The payment or other consideration is accepted by:

A funeral establishment, crematory or alternative disposition facility licensed under ORS 692.320 (1)(a);

An organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums;

An institution accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; or

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

This section shall preempt any conflicting provision of ORS 97.110 to 97.223.