Oregon Statutes 97.974 – Immunity of persons acting in accordance with ORS 97.951 to 97.982
(1) A person who acts in accordance with ORS § 97.951 to 97.982 or with the applicable anatomical gift law of another state, or attempts in good faith to do so, is not liable for the act in a civil action, criminal prosecution or administrative proceeding.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 97.974
- 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.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) Neither the person making an anatomical gift nor the donor‘s estate is liable for any injury or damage that results from the making or use of the gift.
(3) In determining whether an anatomical gift has been made, amended or revoked under ORS § 97.951 to 97.982, a person may rely upon representations of an individual listed in ORS § 97.965 (1)(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) or (h) relating to the individual’s relationship to the donor or prospective donor unless the person knows that the representation is untrue. [2007 c.681 § 15]
See note under 97.951.
[Formerly 97.930; renumbered 97.987 in 2007]