ORS § 596.416 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.416
596.416 Application to court to compel owner or person in charge of property to cooperate
Status: in_force

(1) In the event the State Department of Agriculture or any of its employees or agents meet with any resistance or lack of cooperation by the owner or person in charge of any livestock or property in the performance of their duties, the department may apply to the circuit court of the county in which such livestock or property is located or, if livestock or property is located in two or more counties, in the circuit court of any of those counties, for an order requiring such owner or person to cease and desist such resistance or otherwise comply with the orders of the department.

(2) The order of the court shall be based upon a duly verified petition filed by the department setting forth the facts relative to such resistance or lack of cooperation. A copy of the petition may be served either by registered mail or by certified mail with return receipt upon the owner or person in charge of the livestock or in the manner provided for service of summons in civil actions. Such owner or person in charge shall appear and answer the allegations of the petition within 10 days from the date the petition was served.

(3) If the owner or person in charge of any livestock or property fails to appear or the court either with or without such appearance finds the allegations of the petition are true and the action by the department necessary for the eradication and control of diseases of livestock in this state, the court shall enter its order requiring the owner or person in charge to cease and desist from such resistance or to comply with the lawful orders of the department, as the case may be. However, the court may enter its order without a hearing, if it satisfactorily appears to the court that a delay in answering would jeopardize disease eradication and control. A request by the department for a summary order by the court relative to any lack of cooperation or resistance by the owner or person in charge shall be supported by an affidavit showing the necessity for summary action.

(4) The sheriff of the county in which such livestock or property is located shall execute such order by serving upon the owners or person in charge of such livestock or property a copy thereof duly certified to by the clerk of the circuit court, and by enforcing the provisions thereof. [1953 c.689 §9; 1955 c.557 §29; 1991 c.249 §59]

Source: Section 596.416 — Application to court to compel owner or person in charge of property to cooperate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.075 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.075
596.075 Prohibition against use of listed harmful vaccines
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 596.065 (Vaccines and products hazardous to livestock health) (3), no person shall use, vaccinate with or inject into any livestock in this state, sell, offer for sale, dispose of or distribute any vaccine, bacteriological or biological product declared to be a hazard to livestock health under ORS 596.065 (Vaccines and products hazardous to livestock health) . [1955 c.557 §6 ( 596.065 (Vaccines and products hazardous to livestock health) and 596.075 (Prohibition against use of listed harmful vaccines) enacted in lieu of 596.070)]

Source: Section 596.075 — Prohibition against use of listed harmful vaccines; exceptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 604.630 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 604 / Section 604.630
604.630 Inventory
Status: in_force

At the time a license is issued, the State Department of Agriculture and the licensee shall jointly make and record a physical inventory of all cattle in the feedlot of the licensee. Thereafter, such inventory record shall be maintained by the licensee and shall be subject to review or audit by the department at any time during the normal business hours of the licensee at least once a month for the purpose of reconciling the same with the records of the department. [1975 c.162 §5]

Source: Section 604.630 — Inventory; record; audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors604.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.125 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.125
609.125 Definition of “livestock.”
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 609.135 (Applicability of ORS 609.156, 609.162 and 609.168) to 609.190 (Subrogation of county paying claim) , “livestock” means ratites, psittacines, horses, mules, jackasses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, swine, domesticated fowl and any fur-bearing animal bred and maintained commercially or otherwise, within pens, cages and hutches. [1999 c.756 §11]

Source: Section 609.125 — Definition of “livestock.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.260 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.260
596.260 Deputy state veterinary technicians
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “veterinary technician” has the meaning given that term in ORS 686.010 (Definitions) .

(2) The State Department of Agriculture may deputize certain veterinary technicians throughout this state to assist the department in carrying out its duties. Such veterinary technicians shall be known as deputy state veterinary technicians.

(3) A person desiring an appointment as a deputy state veterinary technician shall apply to the department on forms provided by the department. The department may require on the application all pertinent information the department deems necessary.

(4) Notwithstanding other laws to the contrary, the department is authorized to enter into a contract with a deputy state veterinary technician to obtain and pay for professional services in assisting the department in administering and carrying out its duties. The department may agree to pay deputy state veterinary technicians on a fair and equitable basis, which may include the establishment of a Veterinary Technician Medical Fee Schedule. Such schedule may include, but not be limited to:

(a) Overtime fees or rates;

(b) Minimum or maximum fees;

(c) Amounts to be paid during certain periods of time or for certain types of service;

(d) Fees based on the number of calls or the number of animals involved; or

(e) Special fees for certain areas of the state or particular problems. However, as far as practical, fees shall be uniform throughout the state.

(5) Notwithstanding other laws to the contrary, if a deputy state veterinary technician is employed by a veterinarian, or by a firm of veterinarians, or is an employee of the College of Veterinary Medicine or Oregon State University, the department may enter into a contract with the employing entity for the furnishing of professional veterinary technician services to the department. The department may pay the employing entity for professional services furnished in conformity with the contract.

(6) Deputy state veterinary technicians shall assist the department in carrying out the duties imposed upon the department by any law of this state when requested to do so by the State Veterinarian or deputy state veterinarians. Within the scope of the authority delegated to them by the State Veterinarian, deputy state veterinary technicians shall possess the powers and authority conferred upon regularly employed veterinary technicians by any law of this state. Deputy state veterinary technicians, when carrying out the duties assigned to them, are subject to the direction and control of the State Veterinarian or deputy state veterinarians.

(7) The appointment of a person as a deputy state veterinary technician is effective until the person submits a written resignation to the State Department of Agriculture or until the department revokes or suspends the appointment under ORS 596.262 (Resignation, revocation or suspension of appointment of deputy state veterinary technician) . [2021 c.27 §1]

Note: 596.260 (Deputy state veterinary technicians) and 596.262 (Resignation, revocation or suspension of appointment of deputy state veterinary technician) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 596 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 596.260 — Deputy state veterinary technicians , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 604.021 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 604 / Section 604.021
604.021 State Department of Agriculture exclusive recorder of brands
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall be the exclusive recorder of livestock brands. The department may not record:

(a) A brand consisting of three or more letters or three or more figures, or any combination thereof, on the shoulders of cattle or on other locations specified by the department;

(b) A painted brand unless composed of numbers, letters or symbols, or a combination thereof; or

(c) Similar brands to more than one person.

(2) The proscription set forth in subsection (1)(a) of this section does not prohibit the continued use of any such brands that were previously recorded. Also, such letters and figures may be used on the shoulders of cattle or other locations approved by the department by the owners thereof for the purposes of identifying breed, breed registry, rodeo or show registry, age or similar characteristics, but may not be so used as to conflict with or be confused with a recorded brand.

(3) The department is authorized to modify, rescind or refuse the recording of any brands that are conflicting or that the department believes will blotch, and make any changes in brands deemed necessary to resolve a conflict or correct a design imperfection. Notwithstanding ORS chapter 183, any such modification, change, rescission or refusal of the department may be made by written notice to affected persons and shall be a final order of the department. [1981 c.248 §4; 2003 c.140 §1]

Source: Section 604.021 — State Department of Agriculture exclusive recorder of brands; nonrecordable brands; exceptions; authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors604.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 600.990 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 600 / Section 600.990
600.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , notwithstanding ORS 596.990 (Penalties) , violation of ORS 600.095 (Garbage used in feeding swine) , a quarantine imposed under ORS 600.105 (Summary quarantine of swine being fed impermissible garbage or offal) or a rule or regulation of the State Department of Agriculture relating to the feeding of swine is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1999 c.1051 §319; 2001 c.21 §5; 2011 c.597 §244]

Source: Section 600.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors600.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.625 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.625
596.625 Approval of indemnification required
Status: in_force

No application, contract or agreement for the payment of indemnity under ORS 596.615 (“Livestock” defined) to 596.681 (Limit of state indemnity to livestock owner also receiving federal indemnity) is enforceable unless approved and signed by the Director of Agriculture. [1981 c.334 §6]

Source: Section 596.625 — Approval of indemnification required , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.015 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.015
609.015 Application of ORS 609.030 and 609.035 to 609.110
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 609.030 (Establishing dog control district) and 609.035 (Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990) to 609.110 (Dog License Fund) apply in every county except as otherwise provided by county charter or ordinance. ORS 609.030 (Establishing dog control district) and 609.035 (Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990) to 609.110 (Dog License Fund) do not limit the powers of cities and counties to adopt ordinances and regulations relating to the control of dogs.

(2) A county dog licensing and control program shall not apply within the limits of a city that has its own dog licensing and control program. [1967 c.496 §3; 1977 c.237 §1; subsection (2) enacted as 1977 c.802 §2; 1999 c.756 §16]

Source: Section 609.015 — Application of ORS 609.030 and 609.035 to 609.110 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.273 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.273
599.273 Questions of livestock ownership and possession
Status: in_force

After livestock enter the premises of a livestock auction market, if a question of the right of ownership or possession arises, the livestock shall be subject to the provisions of ORS 604.056 (Seizure of hides or livestock) . [1967 c.368 §3; 1981 c.248 §17]

Source: Section 599.273 — Questions of livestock ownership and possession , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.520 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.520
609.520 Inspection of dealer records
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) An animal dealer shall permit inspection during normal business hours of companion animal records and the location at which companion animals are kept. The dealer may require documentation that a person seeking to inspect the location is the owner of a companion animal. When making the inspection, the person may be accompanied by an animal control officer. A person may demand inspection only if it is for the purpose of seeking the person’s own companion animal. A person is allowed no more than three inspections per week for up to six weeks following the disappearance of the person’s companion animal.

(b) The person may prove ownership of a companion animal by providing the dealer with:

(A) Photographs clearly showing the companion animal and any distinguishing markings;

(B) Licensing information;

(C) Veterinary records;

(D) Registration records;

(E) Microchip-implantation records; or

(F) Tattooing records.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When a person claims to be the owner of a companion animal being held by an animal dealer, the animal dealer shall:

(A) Upon proof of ownership and payment by the person of actual direct expenses incurred by the animal dealer in obtaining and caring for the dog or cat, turn the dog or cat over to the person; or

(B) If the animal dealer disputes the identification, or if the amount of expenses cannot be agreed upon, turn the dog or cat over to an animal shelter pending resolution of the dispute.

(b) If the person claiming to be the owner and the animal dealer cannot resolve the dispute within a reasonable length of time, the circuit court for the area in which the dog or cat is located may, upon petition, designate a third party to serve as an impartial adjudicator of the issue. The decision of the third party is final and the dog or cat shall be released accordingly. If the decision is in favor of the person claiming to be the owner, that person shall pay the animal dealer the amount of the actual direct expenses incurred by the animal dealer in obtaining and caring for the dog or cat while the dog or cat was in the possession of the animal dealer. The party losing the dispute shall pay the expenses incurred by the animal shelter in caring for the dog or cat during the pendency of the dispute. No filing or other fees shall apply to the petition to the circuit court. The court shall process the matter as informally and as expeditiously as possible.

(c) An animal dealer who fails to turn a dog or cat over as required by this subsection commits a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) Law enforcement officers or animal control officers may conduct routine inspections of animal dealer facilities during normal business hours to insure compliance with animal control statutes, ordinances and regulations. [1991 c.837 §7; 1995 c.658 §110]

Source: Section 609.520 — Inspection of dealer records; procedure for obtaining animal held by dealer; penalty for failure to turn over animal; inspection of dealer facilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 607.355 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 607 / Section 607.355
607.355 Disposal of calves and colts wrongfully held
Status: in_force

All animals held in violation of ORS 607.345 (Interfering with calves and colts on open range) or 607.350 (Producing, on demand, the mothers of calves or colts) shall be considered estray animals. The nearest stock inspector, upon learning of the violation, shall cause the animals to be disposed of as estray animals under the laws in force in the stock inspector’s county or district. [Amended by 2009 c.336 §15]

Source: Section 607.355 — Disposal of calves and colts wrongfully held , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors607.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 603.031 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 603 / Section 603.031
603.031 Additional users of establishment
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may issue licenses under this chapter to one or more additional users of a custom processing establishment, custom slaughtering establishment, meat seller establishment, nonslaughtering processing establishment or slaughterhouse that is licensed primarily for operation by another person. A license issued to an additional user of an establishment described in this subsection shall cover all operations at that establishment by the person licensed. Regardless of the number of persons licensed to use an establishment described in this subsection, the department may not recognize more than one person as the primary operator of the establishment.

(2) The department may assess a license fee to an additional user of an establishment described in this section, calculated as provided in rules adopted under ORS 603.025 (Licenses required) . In calculating license fees as provided under ORS 603.025 (Licenses required) , the establishment’s annual gross dollar volume of sales and services for an additional user of the establishment is independent of the establishment’s annual gross dollar volume of sales for any other user or the primary operator of the establishment.

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 603.025 (Licenses required) , the department may adopt rules to establish the license expiration, renewal and application dates for additional users of an establishment.

(4) The department may adopt rules to determine the responsibilities of an establishment’s primary operator and additional users of the establishment under ORS 603.034 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) , 603.045 (Custom slaughter and processing regulations) (6), 603.055 (Equipment and facilities requirements) and 603.059 (Unclean slaughterhouses prohibited) and rules adopted under ORS 603.055 (Equipment and facilities requirements) and 603.085 (Rulemaking authority) .

(5) A recognized primary operator of an establishment shall notify the department upon the expiration or termination of the rental or lease of the establishment by an additional user of the establishment. The renting or leasing of an establishment to a person licensed by the department as an additional user of the establishment or the expiration or termination of use by a person licensed as an additional user of the establishment does not, by itself, constitute the transfer of a business for purposes of ORS 603.027 (Refund of license fee in specific instances) . [2007 c.645 §2; 2012 c.64 §19]

Source: Section 603.031 — Additional users of establishment; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors603.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.402 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.402
596.402 Authority to summarily quarantine areas
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture may also summarily quarantine any legally described area of this state and prohibit or otherwise restrict any movement of livestock, vehicles, persons or things into or out of the area as the department deems necessary for the eradication or control of a disease in the area, or for the prevention of the spread of a disease into other areas of this state.

(2) No later than seven days after imposing a quarantine under this section, the department shall give notice of the quarantine by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the quarantine area and by one or more additional methods that reasonably ensure that affected persons and other members of the public have knowledge of the quarantine.

(3) The provisions of ORS 561.510 (Quarantines) to 561.560 (Emergency quarantine) do not apply to quarantines imposed under this section. [1953 c.689 §7; 1955 c.557 §27; 2015 c.203 §20]

Source: Section 596.402 — Authority to summarily quarantine areas; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.396 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.396
596.396 Length of quarantine
Status: in_force

(1) Any quarantine imposed by the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to ORS 596.392 (Authority of department relating to disease control) , 596.394 (Summary quarantine of livestock and contaminated property imported into state from quarantined area) , 596.402 (Authority to summarily quarantine areas) or 596.404 (Department may seize part or product of slaughtered diseased livestock) shall be for such period of time as will reasonably insure that the quarantined livestock, property, premises or place are no longer capable of transmitting or causing the transmission of the disease.

(2) All expenses of cleaning, treatment and disinfecting required by the department pursuant to ORS 596.371 (Treatment of diseased livestock by owner) , 596.392 (Authority of department relating to disease control) , 596.394 (Summary quarantine of livestock and contaminated property imported into state from quarantined area) and 596.404 (Department may seize part or product of slaughtered diseased livestock) shall be paid by the owner or person in possession of the livestock, property or premises. [1953 c.689 §6; 1955 c.557 §26]

Source: Section 596.396 — Length of quarantine; payment of expense of cleaning and disinfecting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 607.005 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 607 / Section 607.005
607.005 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Class of livestock” means a class, species, genus or sex of livestock, including a class, species or genus of neutered livestock.

(2) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture.

(3) “Federal land” means a tract of land containing 25,000 acres or more owned or administered by, or under the jurisdiction of, the United States and not subject to the laws of this state.

(4) “Livestock” means animals of the bovine species, horses, mules, asses, sheep, goats and swine.

(5) “Livestock district” means an area wherein it is unlawful for livestock or a class of livestock to run at large.

(6) “Open range” means an area wherein livestock may lawfully be permitted to run at large. [Amended by 1957 c.604 §2; part derived from 1957 c.604 §§17,28; 1971 c.647 §132; 1981 c.413 §5; 1983 c.83 §107]

Source: Section 607.005 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors607.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.620 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.620
599.620 Enforcement and regulations
Status: in_force

Except as provided by ORS 599.245 (Licensee’s bond) , the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to a person licensed pursuant to ORS 599.610 (License requirements) . In lieu thereof, the State Department of Agriculture shall promulgate regulations relating to the time, place, manner and method of the temporary sale of horses as authorized by ORS 599.610 (License requirements) . In the enforcement of such provisions or the promulgation of regulations thereunder, the department shall take into consideration the following factors:

(1) The measures necessary to establish and maintain the same standards and purposes as are contained in the laws and regulations relating to livestock auction markets and stockyards licensed under and subject to the provisions of this chapter and ORS chapter 596 and yet at the same time to provide a practical and reasonable procedure to permit the holding of such temporary sale of horses.

(2) Those measures necessary to control or eradicate contagious or infectious diseases of horses.

(3) The employment of a veterinarian by the licensee as provided by ORS 599.335 (Employment of veterinarian by licensee) .

(4) The economic consequences to the citizens of this state which may result from the spread of all diseases of horses.

(5) The extent to which certain diseases of horses are endemic or epidemic through neighboring states, the United States or this state.

(6) The extent to which livestock other than horses which are infected with or are carriers of the diseases may be adversely affected by reason thereof.

(7) The laws and regulations of the United States and other states.

(8) The laws relating to brands, as provided by this chapter. [1959 c.63 §3]

Source: Section 599.620 — Enforcement and regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.269 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.269
599.269 Brand inspection required prior to public auction of cattle
Status: in_force

Before any livestock auction market can sell cattle as designated by the State Department of Agriculture, at an auction open to public bidding, or on consignment or commission basis, a brand inspector shall be present to carry out the brand inspection provisions of ORS chapter 604 and this chapter. It is necessary therefor that the department recover at least in part its actual costs of maintaining such inspection and related services. During any 24-hour period if the brand inspection fees that the department is authorized to collect through and in a livestock auction market under ORS chapter 604 do not total $50, the livestock auction market licensee shall include and at the same time pay to the department the difference between the actual brand inspection total fees collected and $50. This section also applies to sales by breed or livestock associations, fairs or other groups, but does not apply to sales by Future Farmer or 4-H groups. [1967 c.368 §5; 1973 c.151 §1; 1981 c.248 §16; 2007 c.229 §6]

Source: Section 599.269 — Brand inspection required prior to public auction of cattle; minimum fee; application of section; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.355 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.355
596.355 Prohibition against importation of livestock from quarantined area
Status: in_force

No person shall import into this state any livestock from an area of any other state, territory or country which has been placed under quarantine by the United States Department of Agriculture or by the state, territory or country of origin in violation of the rules of the United States Department of Agriculture or of the state, territory or country of origin. [1955 c.557 §34]

Source: Section 596.355 — Prohibition against importation of livestock from quarantined area , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 601.120 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 601 / Section 601.120
601.120 Department to administer and enforce disposal provisions
Status: in_force

The State Department of Agriculture shall administer and enforce ORS 601.010 (Definitions) to 601.130 (Jurisdiction of courts) and may make and enforce all rules and regulations which the department deems necessary to carry out the purposes of such sections. Such rules and regulations shall be published in pamphlet form as provided by ORS 561.190 (Rules and regulations) .

Source: Section 601.120 — Department to administer and enforce disposal provisions; rules and regulations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors601.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.060 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.060
609.060 Notice of county prohibition on dogs running at large
Status: in_force

(1) If the governing body of a county by ordinance, or a measure approved by the electors in an election conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 250, prohibits dogs from running at large, the county shall give notice, by publication in a newspaper having a general circulation in the county.

(2) After 60 days from the date of the notice, every person keeping a dog shall prevent the dog from running at large in any county or city where prohibited. A person who is the keeper of a dog commits a Class B violation if the dog runs at large where prohibited. [Amended by 1965 c.499 §1; 1977 c.802 §5; 1999 c.658 §5; 2011 c.597 §§248,317]

Source: Section 609.060 — Notice of county prohibition on dogs running at large , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 607.055 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 607 / Section 607.055
607.055 Application of livestock confinement laws to federal lands
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by federal law, lands owned or administered by or under the jurisdiction of the United States, other than federal land as defined in ORS 607.005 (Definitions) , shall be treated in the same manner as private lands for purposes of ORS chapter 607 and ORS 608.015 (Civil liability for animals trespassing on adequately fenced land situated on open range) , 608.310 (Erecting and maintaining fences, crossings, gates and cattle guards) to 608.400 (Inspection of injured livestock and notice to owner) , 608.510 (Fencing against hogs) and 608.990 (Penalties) . [1999 c.625 §1]

Note: 607.055 (Application of livestock confinement laws to federal lands) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 607 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 607.055 — Application of livestock confinement laws to federal lands , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors607.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 608.360 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 608 / Section 608.360
608.360 When railroad’s negligence is presumed
Status: in_force

In every action for the recovery of the value of any livestock killed, or for damages for injury to any livestock, under ORS 608.340 (Liability of railroad for killing or injuring stock) , proof of such killing or injury shall of itself be deemed conclusive evidence in any court of this state of negligence upon the part of the person, or the lessees or agents of the person, owning or operating such railroad. Contributory negligence on the part of the plaintiff in such action may be set up as a defense, but allowing stock to run at large upon common unfenced range or upon enclosed land owned or in possession of the owner of such stock shall not be deemed contributory negligence. In any such action, proof of willful intent on the part of the plaintiff to procure the killing or injury of such stock shall defeat the recovery of any damages for such killing or injury.

Source: Section 608.360 — When railroad’s negligence is presumed; contributory negligence and willful intent as defense , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors608.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.640 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.640
596.640 Livestock and property not eligible for indemnity
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of livestock or property destroyed at the order of the State Department of Agriculture shall not be paid indemnity by the State of Oregon for:

(a) Livestock or property owned by the federal government or the State of Oregon, or any governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality of those governments.

(b) Livestock or property if the owner thereof has failed to comply with any of the provisions of ORS 596.075 (Prohibition against use of listed harmful vaccines) , 596.331 (Prohibition against disposing of diseased livestock or parts of quarantined livestock) , 596.351 (Prohibited acts relating to livestock importation) , 596.355 (Prohibition against importation of livestock from quarantined area) , 596.371 (Treatment of diseased livestock by owner) or 596.460 (Duty to separate and confine diseased animals) or with any rules promulgated under ORS 596.321 (Rules governing vaccinations and reporting of listed livestock diseases) or has acted in contravention to department authority under ORS 596.311 (Examination, testing or treatment of livestock at owner’s request before shipment) , 596.341 (Examination, testing or treatment of livestock before entry into state) , 596.361 (Summary quarantine of livestock imported in violation of ORS 596.351) , 596.388 (Department to investigate cases of disease) , 596.392 (Authority of department relating to disease control) to 596.416 (Application to court to compel owner or person in charge of property to cooperate) and 596.470 (Health certificates for disease-free animals) as to any of that livestock or property.

(c) Livestock that has been brought into this state contrary to any law of this state or rule promulgated thereunder or contrary to the conditions of any permit issued under ORS 596.341 (Examination, testing or treatment of livestock before entry into state) .

(d) Livestock or property that has been negligently or willfully exposed to or contaminated by a disease.

(e) Livestock that were imported from a county or defined area that is under quarantine at the order of the federal government, the State of Oregon or the state of origin, for the disease that the livestock is affected by.

(f) Livestock that were known by the owner to be affected by a disease at the time of entry into the state.

(g) Livestock that had been imported into this state within five days prior to the date that the disease condition was officially diagnosed.

(h) Livestock if there is evidence that the owner or agent of the owner has in any way been responsible for any attempt to unlawfully or improperly obtain indemnity funds for the livestock.

(i) Livestock that has been brought into this state pursuant to a permit issued under ORS 596.341 (Examination, testing or treatment of livestock before entry into state) and that after entry is moved, transferred or disposed of in violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.

(2) Any transaction referred to in subsection (1)(c) or (i) of this section with regard to any livestock animal disqualifies the owner of that livestock from receiving indemnity for all livestock or property owned by that person for which indemnity would otherwise be payable. [1953 c.633 §8; 1971 c.483 §4; 1981 c.334 §1; 1983 c.101 §7; 1985 c.91 §4; 1991 c.420 §4; 1999 c.102 §5; 2001 c.22 §6; 2023 c.146 §6]

Source: Section 596.640 — Livestock and property not eligible for indemnity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.035 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.035
609.035 Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 609.035 (Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990) to 609.110 (Dog License Fund) and 609.990 (Penalties for ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 and 609.405) :

(1) “Boarding kennel”:

(a) Means, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a facility that provides care for a fee to dogs that stay at the facility an average of less than 30 days.

(b) Does not mean a facility that is subject to ORS 167.374 (Possession or control of dogs for purpose of reproduction) or 167.376 (Standards of care applicable to dog breeders) .

(2) “Dog control board” means a group of persons whose duties include, but need not be limited to, fulfilling the duties of a dog control district board of supervisors as described in ORS 609.030 (Establishing dog control district) .

(3) “Dog control officer” means a person whose duties include, but need not be limited to, enforcing the dog control laws for a dog control district.

(4) “Keeper” means a person who owns, possesses, controls or otherwise has charge of a dog, other than:

(a) A boarding kennel;

(b) A humane society or other nonprofit animal shelter;

(c) A facility impounding dogs on behalf of a city or county; or

(d) A veterinary facility.

(5) “Menaces” means lunging, growling, snarling or other behavior by a dog that would cause a reasonable person to fear for the person’s safety.

(6) “Potentially dangerous dog” means a dog that:

(a) Without provocation and while not on premises from which the keeper may lawfully exclude others, menaces a person;

(b) Without provocation, inflicts physical injury on a person that is less severe than a serious physical injury; or

(c) Without provocation and while not on premises from which the keeper may lawfully exclude others, inflicts physical injury on or kills a domestic animal as defined in ORS 167.310 (Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351) .

(7) “Running at large” means that a dog is off or outside of the premises from which the keeper of the dog may lawfully exclude others, or is not in the company of and under the control of its keeper, except if the dog is:

(a) Being used to legally hunt, chase or tree wildlife while under the supervision of the keeper;

(b) Being used to control or protect livestock or for other activities related to agriculture; or

(c) Within any part of a vehicle.

(8) “Serious physical injury” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) . [2005 c.840 §4; 2015 c.292 §1]

Source: Section 609.035 — Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.215 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.215
599.215 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall operate a livestock auction market without a valid license to operate such market issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

(2) No person shall interfere with the performance by any veterinarian of duties and responsibilities imposed by the provisions of this chapter.

(3) No licensee, or the managing agent of the licensee, shall operate a livestock auction market at which the sanitary practices or conditions prescribed by the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder have not been complied with.

(4) No licensee shall sell or offer for sale any livestock which has not been examined, tested or treated as required by the provisions of this chapter or regulations promulgated thereunder.

(5) No person other than a meat dealer shall remove from the market zone an animal which has been sold or purchased for immediate slaughter pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; provided, however, that a person may remove from the market zone any such animal if it is to be transported directly out of this state.

(6) No meat dealer who removes from the market zone an animal sold or purchased for immediate slaughter pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall fail, refuse or neglect to slaughter such animal within eight days from the date the animal is so removed. [1953 c.677 §17; 1971 c.578 §10]

Source: Section 599.215 — Prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 610.025 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 610 / Section 610.025
610.025 County appropriations matching state funds for control and eradication of predatory animals
Status: in_force

(1) On presentation of a petition signed by 100 taxpayers of any county and a statement from the State Department of Agriculture to the effect that certain state funds are available for expenditure in the county where the petitioners reside, the county court may appropriate from the general fund of the county an amount of money equal to, or in excess of, the state funds available for expenditure within the county and forward such money to the State Department of Agriculture to be expended for the control and eradication of predatory animals as provided by ORS 610.030 (Apportionment of money appropriated by state to eradicate animals) to 610.040 (Money from sale of skins) .

(2) The county court or board of county commissioners of any county may accept gifts and donations from private persons or associations of persons to be expended for the control and eradication of predatory animals as provided by ORS 610.025 (County appropriations matching state funds for control and eradication of predatory animals) to 610.040 (Money from sale of skins) . Moneys received by the county under this subsection shall be forwarded to the State Department of Agriculture to be expended for the control and eradication of predatory animals as provided by ORS 610.025 (County appropriations matching state funds for control and eradication of predatory animals) to 610.040 (Money from sale of skins) . [Amended by 1953 c.606 §4; 1965 c.485 §1]

Source: Section 610.025 — County appropriations matching state funds for control and eradication of predatory animals; gifts from private persons , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors610.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.275 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.275
599.275 Cattle and hogs in market zone to be kept in clean, disinfected and segregated pens
Status: in_force

All dairy cattle over six months of age, except steers, spayed females and dairy cattle which by reason of age, disease or other conditions will be purchased for slaughter purposes, and all hogs entering the market zone of a livestock auction market shall be placed and retained, before and after sale, in clean, disinfected and segregated pens kept solely for that purpose. [1953 c.677 §8; 1957 c.390 §14; 1969 c.33 §1]

Source: Section 599.275 — Cattle and hogs in market zone to be kept in clean, disinfected and segregated pens , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.020 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.020
596.020 Duties of the State Department of Agriculture in protection of people and livestock
Status: in_force

(1) The State Department of Agriculture shall:

(a) Exercise general sanitary and disease control supervision over the livestock of this state, and as far as possible, protect the livestock of this state from disease.

(b) Take all measures necessary and proper, in its judgment, to control diseases within this state and to eradicate and prevent the spread of infectious, contagious and communicable diseases that may exist among livestock and to prevent the entry into this state of animals or materials liable to convey infectious, contagious and communicable diseases to the livestock or people of this state.

(c) Prohibit and prevent the sale or use of products dangerous to the health of livestock.

(2) The breeding, raising, producing in captivity and marketing of foxes, mink, chinchilla, rabbit, caracul or ratite is an agricultural pursuit. All such animals raised in captivity are domesticated fur-bearing animals or domesticated fowl within the meaning of ORS 596.010 (Definitions) and are subject to the provisions of this chapter. Such animals are not within the purview of the state game laws. All other animals in captivity are subject to the provisions of this chapter for purposes of disease control only.

(3) The department may, to the extent of its professional ability and at the request of a governmental body, assist them in the performance of their prescribed duties. [Amended by 1955 c.557 §2; 1965 c.217 §1; 1971 c.483 §1; 1975 c.399 §1; 1997 c.162 §1]

Source: Section 596.020 — Duties of the State Department of Agriculture in protection of people and livestock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 608.340 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 608 / Section 608.340
608.340 Liability of railroad for killing or injuring stock
Status: in_force

Any person, or the lessee or agent of the person, owning or operating any railroad, is liable for the value of any horses, mules, colts, cows, bulls, calves, hogs or sheep killed, and for reasonable damages for any injury to any such livestock upon or near any unfenced track of any railroad in this state, whenever the killing or injury is caused by any moving train, engine or cars upon such track.

Source: Section 608.340 — Liability of railroad for killing or injuring stock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors608.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 607.085 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 607 / Section 607.085
607.085 Civil liability for bison running at large on land
Status: in_force

A person is liable to the owner or lawful possessor of land for resulting economic damages if:

(1) The person permits bison to run at large upon the land; or

(2) Bison for which the person is the owner or possessor are running at large or uncontrolled upon the land. [2013 c.312 §2]

Source: Section 607.085 — Civil liability for bison running at large on land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors607.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 610.990 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 610 / Section 610.990
610.990 Penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Violation of ORS 610.045 (Keeping coyotes in captivity) is a Class A violation.

(2) Violation of ORS 610.050 (Theft of animal control device or animal caught by device) is a Class A misdemeanor. [Amended by 1959 c.299 §3; subsection (2) enacted as 1959 c.299 §2(3); 1971 c.743 §401; 1981 c.95 §4; 1999 c.1051 §209; 2011 c.597 §251]

Source: Section 610.990 — Penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors610.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 600.095 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 600 / Section 600.095
600.095 Garbage used in feeding swine
Status: in_force

A person may feed garbage to swine only if the garbage is:

(1) Accumulated from the domestic household of the person;

(2) Solely from a fruit or vegetable cannery, processing plant or sorting establishment;

(3) Solely from a bakery; or

(4) A combination of garbage types allowed under this section. [2001 c.21 §1]

Source: Section 600.095 — Garbage used in feeding swine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors600.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 599.355 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 599 / Section 599.355
599.355 Records to be kept by licensee
Status: in_force

The licensee shall keep on file an accurate record of:

(1) The date on which each consignment of animals was received and sold.

(2) The name and address of the buyer and seller of such animals.

(3) The number and species of the animals received and sold.

(4) The marks and brands on each such animals as furnished by an Oregon brand inspector.

(5) Such records containing any and all statements of warranty or representations of title material to, or upon which, any such sale is consummated, together with the gross selling price, commission and other proper care, handling and sales charges on each consignment of livestock shall be available for inspection by the State Department of Agriculture or other persons having a legitimate interest therein. A copy thereof and the net proceeds shall be delivered to the buyer and the seller of such livestock or the duly authorized agent of the buyer or seller. All records of sales during the preceding 12 months shall be kept accessible during business hours for examination by the department or other persons having a legitimate interest in them. [1953 c.677 §16]

Source: Section 599.355 — Records to be kept by licensee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors599.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 600.120 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 600 / Section 600.120
600.120 Jurisdiction of courts
Status: in_force

(1) Justice courts and municipal courts acting as justice courts have concurrent jurisdiction with circuit courts of all prosecutions arising under ORS 600.095 (Garbage used in feeding swine) or a quarantine imposed under ORS 600.105 (Summary quarantine of swine being fed impermissible garbage or offal) .

(2) In addition to any penalty provided by ORS 600.990 (Penalties) , the circuit court is vested with jurisdiction to restrain any violation, or threatened violation, of ORS 600.095 (Garbage used in feeding swine) or a quarantine imposed under ORS 600.105 (Summary quarantine of swine being fed impermissible garbage or offal) upon suit by the State Department of Agriculture. In any such suit the district attorney of the county where the suit is instituted shall represent the department, or the Attorney General may represent the department in the suit. [Amended by 2001 c.21 §4]

Source: Section 600.120 — Jurisdiction of courts; restraining violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors600.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.346 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.346
596.346 Permit requirements and application form
Status: in_force

Application for permits shall be made to the State Department of Agriculture on forms prescribed by the department. Should there be insufficient time to use United States mail, permits may be applied for by telegram or by telephone. No livestock shall be transported into this state without a permit having been issued by the department. At the time of application for a permit, the department may require a health certificate, or other transportation document, which shall have the permit numbers entered thereon prior to shipment of the livestock into this state. [1973 c.2 §4]

Source: Section 596.346 — Permit requirements and application form; material to be submitted with application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 596.406 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 596 / Section 596.406
596.406 Department to prescribe methods of destruction of property
Status: in_force

When any real or personal property is ordered destroyed, the State Department of Agriculture shall prescribe the methods and procedures by which the destruction shall be effectuated and shall supervise any destruction so ordered. Indemnity shall be paid to the owner of such property as otherwise provided by law. However, no indemnity will be paid if the livestock that created the condition requiring the property destruction were imported into this state without a permit. [1953 c.689 §8; 1955 c.557 §28; 1973 c.2 §5]

Source: Section 596.406 — Department to prescribe methods of destruction of property; indemnity , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors596.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 609.140 — OR Code / Title 48 / Chapter 609 / Section 609.140
609.140 Right of action by owner of damaged livestock
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of any livestock which has been damaged by being injured, chased, wounded or killed by any dog shall have a cause of action against the owner of such dog for the damages resulting therefrom, including double the value of any livestock killed and double the amount of any damage to the livestock.

(2) If one or more of several dogs owned by different persons participate in damaging any livestock, the owners of the respective dogs shall be jointly and severally liable under this section. The owners of dogs jointly or severally liable under this section have a right of contribution among themselves. The right exists only in favor of an owner who has paid more than the pro rata share of the owner, determined by dividing the total damage by the number of dogs involved, of the common liability, and the total recovery of the owner is limited to the amount paid by the owner in excess of the pro rata share of the owner.

(3) An action brought under this section may be tried as an action at law in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(4) As used in this section:

(a) “Owner” means the head of the family of the home where the dog is cared for at the time of the damage.

(b) “Head of the family” means any person who has charge or manages the affairs of a collective body of persons residing together, the relations between whom are of a permanent and domestic character. [Amended by 1973 c.655 §7; 1975 c.749 §1]

Source: Section 609.140 — Right of action by owner of damaged livestock , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).