Nebraska Statutes 71-4839. Sale or purchase of parts prohibited;penalty
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(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person that for valuable consideration, knowingly purchases or sells a part for transplantation, therapy, research, or education if removal of a part from an individual is intended to occur after the individual’s death commits a Class IIIA felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nebraska Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class IIIA felony | up to 3 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-4839
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(b) A person may charge a reasonable amount for the removal, processing, preservation, quality control, storage, transportation, implantation, or disposal of a part.