166.085 Abuse of corpse in the second degree

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OR Code › Title 16 › Chapter 166 › Section 166.085

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(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 in the first degree) , “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. [1971 c.743 §225; 1985 c.207 §2; 1993 c.294 §1]

Source: Section 166.085 — Abuse of corpse in the second degree , https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors166.html (accessed May 26, 2025).

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