Oregon Statutes 432.995 – Obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports; criminal penalty
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(1) A person commits the crime of obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports if the person knowingly and willfully:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $6,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 432.995
- Dead body: means a human body or such parts of such human body from the condition of which it reasonably may be concluded that death occurred. See Oregon Statutes 432.005
- Interment: means the disposition of human remains by entombment or burial. See Oregon Statutes 432.005
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- State: includes a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia and New York City. See Oregon Statutes 432.005
(a) Refuses to provide information required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;
(b) Transports or accepts for transportation, interment or other disposition a dead body without an accompanying permit as provided in this chapter; or
(c) Fails to perform in a timely manner any of the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The provisions of subsection (1)(c) of this section do not apply to the officers or employees of the courts of this state acting in an official capacity.
(3) Obstructing the keeping of vital records or reports is a Class A misdemeanor. [1997 c.783 § 43; 2013 c.366 § 46]