§ 146.992 Penalties

This law lays out the penalties for breaking certain rules about handling death investigations in Oregon. It covers things like reporting deaths, working with medical examiners, and following other steps required by law when someone dies under certain circumstances.

The punishment depends on which specific rule someone breaks. Breaking the rule in ORS 146.103(1) is the most serious offense here, a Class A misdemeanor. Breaking the rules in ORS 146.103(2) or (4), 146.107(5), or 146.121(1) is a Class B misdemeanor, which is a step down in seriousness. Breaking ORS 146.100(4) is a Class C misdemeanor, the least serious offense listed.

In practice, this means someone who fails to follow these death investigation procedures could face criminal charges, even if no other crime was involved. The exact charge and possible penalty depends on which specific requirement was violated.