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Oregon · Through 2025 Edition

ORS 166.085: Abuse of corpse in the second degree.

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  1. 04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes
  2. 16. Crimes and Punishments
  3. Chapter 166 — Offenses Against Public Order; Firearms and Other Weapons; Racketeering

(1) A person commits the crime of abuse of corpse in the second degree if, except as otherwise authorized by law, the person intentionally:

      (a) Abuses a corpse; or

      (b) Disinters, removes or carries away a corpse.

      (2) Abuse of corpse in the second degree is a Class C felony.

      (3) As used in this section and ORS 166.087, “abuse of corpse” includes treatment of a corpse by any person in a manner not recognized by generally accepted standards of the community or treatment by a professional person in a manner not generally accepted as suitable practice by other members of the profession, as may be defined by rules applicable to the profession.

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