Oregon Statutes 97.955 – Purpose of anatomical gift; persons authorized to make gift
(1) Subject to ORS § 97.963, a donor may make an anatomical gift of a donor’s body or body part during the life of the donor for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 97.955
- Donor: The person who makes a gift.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) An anatomical gift may be made in the manner provided in ORS § 97.957 by:
(a) The donor, if the donor is an adult or if the donor is a minor and is:
(A) Emancipated; or
(B) Authorized under ORS § 807.280 to apply for an instruction driver permit because the donor is at least 15 years of age;
(b) An agent of the donor, unless the form appointing a health care representative, as defined in ORS § 127.505, or other record prohibits the agent from making an anatomical gift;
(c) A parent of the donor, if the donor is an unemancipated minor; or
(d) The donor’s guardian. [2007 c.681 § 3; 2018 c.36 § 25]
See note under 97.951.
[1995 c.717 § 4; 1997 c.472 § 7; 1999 c.201 § 3; repealed by 2007 c.681 § 31]