Liability for failure to conform to written instrument directing control of remains.

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Note: The amendments to 97.145 by section 4, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative July 1, 2022. See section 33, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative until July 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
No cemetery authority, crematory operator or licensed funeral service practitioner interring or cremating remains pursuant to a written instrument signed by the decedent or a person described in ORS 97.130 (2) shall be liable for any failure to conform to the priority of control of remains provided in ORS 97.130, except when it shall have received two or more conflicting written instruments prior to interment or cremation of said remains.


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