Abuse of corpse in the second degree.

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(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" 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]


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