(1) As used in ORS § 109.239 to 109.247, ‘assisted reproduction’ means a method of causing pregnancy other than sexual intercourse. ‘Assisted reproduction’ includes, but is not limited to:

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 109.239

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

(a) Artificial insemination as defined in ORS § 677.355;

(b) Donation of eggs;

(c) Donation of embryos;

(d) In vitro fertilization and transfer of embryos; or

(e) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

(2) If the donor of gametes used in assisted reproduction is not the mother’s spouse:

(a) The donor shall have no right, obligation or interest with respect to any child conceived as a result of the assisted reproduction; and

(b) Any child conceived as a result of the assisted reproduction shall have no right, obligation or interest with respect to the donor. [1977 c.686 § 5; 2017 c.651 § 4]

 

109.239 to 109.247 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 109 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

 

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