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ORS Chapter 596 — . Disease

ORS 596.225. Contracting for services of deputy state veterinarian; Veterinary Medical Fee Schedule. (1) Notwithstanding other laws to the contrary, the State Department of Agriculture is authorized to enter into a contract with a deputy state veterinarian to obtain and pay for professional services in assisting the department in administering and carrying out its laws, including but not limited to testing and vaccination of livestock. The department may agree to pay deputy state veterinarians on a fair and equitable basis, which may include the establishment of a Veterinary 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. (2) Notwithstanding other laws to the contrary, if a deputy state veterinarian is employed by another veterinarian, or by another firm of veterinarians, is a member of a partnership of veterinarians, or is an employee of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, the department may enter into a contract with the employing entity or partnership for the furnishing of professional veterinary services to the department. The department may pay the employing entity or partnership for professional services furnished in conformity with the contract. (3) Professional services furnished to the department as provided by this section shall be furnished only by a deputy state veterinarian. The deputy state veterinarian may not be an employee of the department. The self-employer, employer or partnership entity, as the case may be, shall: (a) Be responsible for and shall make all withholdings and shall pay all taxes and other deductions due governmental agencies for deputy state veterinarians. (b) Be responsible for and shall carry liability, compensation and other types of insurance covering deputy state veterinarians. (4) Deputy state veterinarians furnishing professional services as provided by this section, shall: (a) Comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and general instructions of the department. (b) Complete and sign all forms required by the department. (c) Be responsible to the department for the final results of their work and services. (5) The contract may be terminated by written notice to the other parties to the agreement at any time by the deputy state veterinarian, the employer or partnership, or the department.
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ORS 596.230. Duties of deputy veterinarians. (1) Deputy state veterinarians shall assist the State Department of Agriculture in carrying out the duties imposed upon it by any law of this state when requested to do so by the State Veterinarian. Within the scope of the authority delegated to them by the State Veterinarian, deputy state veterinarians shall possess the powers and authority conferred upon regularly employed state veterinarians by any law of this state. Deputy state veterinarians, when carrying out the duties assigned to them, are subject to the direction and control of the State Veterinarian. (2) Only deputy state veterinarians are eligible for approval by the department for the performance of duties requiring the services of a veterinarian by any law of this state, the administration of which is vested in the department.
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ORS 596.240. [Repealed by 1961 c.219 4]
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ORS 596.250. Revocation or suspension of appointment of deputy veterinarian. (1) The appointment of a person as a deputy state veterinarian is effective until the person submits a written resignation to the State Department of Agriculture or until the department revokes or suspends the appointment for one of the following causes: (a) The revocation or suspension of the veterinarians license to practice veterinary medicine in this state. A deputy state veterinarian whose license is suspended may apply for reinstatement of the appointment when the license is reinstated. The department may not refuse to reinstate an appointment as a deputy state veterinarian without good cause. (b) An unwarranted refusal to carry out reasonable requests by the department to perform specific duties. (c) The withdrawal by any person as surety for a deputy state veterinarian. (d) In the case of a veterinarian employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, a termination of the employment of the veterinarian by that agency or the removal of the veterinarian from the state. (e) Failure to use reasonable diligence in the execution of duties imposed upon the deputy state veterinarian by: (A) Any law of this state that the deputy state veterinarian has been directed to perform by the State Veterinarian; or (B) An appointment pursuant to the provisions of any law requiring the appointment of a veterinarian and administered by the department. (f) The fraudulent use or misuse of any health certificate, shipping certificate or other blank forms used in practice that might lead to the dissemination of disease or the transportation of diseased livestock or the sale of inedible food products of animal origin for human consumption. (g) Dilatory methods, willful neglect or misrepresentation in the inspection of meat. (h) Misrepresentation of services rendered. (i) Failure to report or the negligent handling of any disease of livestock that is required to be reported under ORS 596.321. (j) Sale or other unauthorized disposal by the veterinarian of any material, product or medicine furnished to the veterinarian by the department for use in the performance of duties as employee or officer of the department. (k) Violation of ORS 596.075. (2) The department may not revoke an appointment without a hearing as provided in ORS chapter 561, except that in case of revocation for causes specified in subsection (1)(a), (c), (d) or (k) of this section, it is sufficient to give notice in writing of the revocation of appointment.
ORS Chapter 596 — . Disease

ORS 596.260. Deputy state veterinary technicians. (1) As used in this section, veterinary technician has the meaning given that term in ORS 686.010. (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. [2021 c.27 1] Note:
ORS Chapter 596 — . Disease

ORS 596.262. Resignation, revocation or suspension of appointment of deputy state veterinary technician. (1) 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 for one of the following causes: (a) The revocation or suspension of the veterinary technicians license. A deputy state veterinary technician whose license is suspended may apply for reinstatement of the appointment when the license is reinstated. The department may not refuse to reinstate an appointment as a deputy state veterinary technician without good cause. (b) An unwarranted refusal to carry out reasonable requests by the department to perform specific duties. (c) In the case of a veterinary technician employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, a termination of the employment of the veterinary technician by that agency or the removal of the veterinary technician from the state. (d) Failure to use reasonable diligence in the execution of duties imposed upon the deputy state veterinary technician by: (A) Any law of this state that the deputy state veterinary technician has been directed to administer or carry out by the State Veterinarian; or (B) An appointment pursuant to the provisions of any law requiring the appointment of a veterinary technician and administered by the department. (e) The fraudulent use or misuse of any health certificate, shipping certificate or other blank forms used in practice that might lead to the dissemination of disease or the transportation of diseased livestock or the sale of inedible food products of animal origin for human consumption. (f) Dilatory methods, willful neglect or misrepresentation in the inspection of meat. (g) Misrepresentation of services rendered. (h) Failure to report or the negligent handling of any disease of livestock that is required to be reported under ORS 596.321. (i) Sale or other unauthorized disposal by the veterinary technician of any material, product or medicine furnished to the veterinary technician by the department for use in the performance of duties as employee or officer of the department. (j) Violation of ORS 596.075. (2) The department may not revoke an appointment without a hearing, except that in case of revocation for causes specified in subsection (1)(a), (c) or (j) of this section, it is sufficient to give notice in writing of the revocation of appointment. [2021 c.27 2] Note: See note under
ORS Chapter 596 — . Disease

ORS 596.310. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 9 (596.311 enacted in lieu of 596.310)] CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
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ORS 596.311. Examination, testing or treatment of livestock at owners request before shipment; issuance of health certificates; collection and disposition of fees. (1) Deputy state veterinarians may: (a) Examine, test or treat livestock for intrastate or interstate shipment, when requested so to do by the owner or shipper for a fee payable to the veterinarian by the person requesting the examination, testing or treatment. (b) Issue official health certificates on forms and subject to the rules and regulations of the State Department of Agriculture with reference thereto. (2) If a deputy state veterinarian is not available for the purpose of subsection (1) of this section, assistant state veterinarians may examine, test or treat livestock at the request of the owner or shipper. The department shall be paid a reasonable fee to compensate it for all costs incurred in furnishing this service. (3) The department shall prepare and cause to have printed health certificate forms or blanks which shall be distributed without charge to deputy state veterinarians. (4) All moneys received by the department under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury and credited to the Department of Agriculture Service Fund, and such funds are appropriated continuously to the department for administering and enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
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ORS 596.320. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 11 (596.321 enacted in lieu of 596.320)]
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ORS 596.321. Rules governing vaccinations and reporting of listed livestock diseases. (1) The State Department of Agriculture shall enact rules and regulations: (a) Containing a list of livestock diseases that must be reported to the department by any person practicing veterinary medicine in this state. (b) Concerning the time and manner of reporting livestock diseases and any other information considered reasonably necessary by the department. (c) Regarding the time and manner of vaccinating female cattle against brucellosis. (2) Any person practicing veterinary medicine in this state, having knowledge of the existence of any livestock disease listed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, shall immediately report the disease to the department in the manner provided by rule or regulation. [1955 c.557 12 (enacted in lieu of
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ORS 596.330. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 36]
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ORS 596.331. Prohibition against disposing of diseased livestock or parts of quarantined livestock; exceptions. (1) A person may not sell, offer to sell or dispose of any livestock that the person knows to be exposed to, a carrier of or infected with any disease required to be reported under ORS 596.321, except: (a) To a slaughterer or to a rendering plant; or (b) Pursuant to, and as authorized by, a quarantine order. (2) A person may not sell, offer to sell or dispose of the meat, milk or other parts of any livestock, quarantined by the State Department of Agriculture, for food or other purposes, except as authorized by the quarantine order.
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ORS 596.340. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 13 (596.331 enacted in lieu of 596.340)]
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ORS 596.341. Examination, testing or treatment of livestock before entry into state; permit requirements; conditions and exemptions. (1) In addition to the permit required by subsection (2) of this section, the State Department of Agriculture may cause livestock to be tested, treated or examined as a condition of entry into this state and may, as evidence of that test, treatment or examination, require the presentation of a certificate of an official of the state of origin designated by the department or of a veterinary inspector of the federal government. (2) The department shall require a written permit authorizing entry into this state of any livestock or other animals subject to the disease control law and not exempt under subsection (3) of this section. The permit shall be issued upon condition that: (a) The consignee, owner or purchaser hold the imported livestock upon the arrival of the livestock in this state subject to direction of the department pending completion of the testing, treatment or examination of the livestock; (b) The livestock be disposed of in accordance with the laws of this state and the rules of the department, if the livestock is found to be infected with, exposed to, or a carrier of, a disease; and (c) The consignee, owner or purchaser complies with the rules promulgated by the department to enforce the intent of this chapter. (3) The department may exempt the following classes of livestock or other animals subject to the disease control law from the requirements of this section: (a) Livestock that is consigned to and will be slaughtered by a licensed slaughterer within eight days after entry into this state. (b) Livestock in uninterrupted transit through the state, provided that stops may be made for feed, water and rest. (c) Livestock consigned to an Oregon auction market licensed under ORS chapter 599 where approved veterinary inspection is in force. (d) Dogs, cats or small caged birds traveling in a family vehicle as part of that social entity. (e) Any animals that the department determines do not pose a disease threat.
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ORS 596.343. Testing sheep for Akabane Virus. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, unless the State Department of Agriculture determines, upon the advice of appropriate federal animal health authorities, that no significant threat to the health of the livestock of this state exists, the department shall cause all sheep entering this state that are not exempt pursuant to ORS 596.341 (3) to be examined or tested for Akabane Virus.
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ORS 596.346. Permit requirements and application form; material to be submitted with application. 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.
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ORS 596.350. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 15 (596.341, 596.351 and 596.361 enacted in lieu of 596.350)]
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ORS 596.351. Prohibited acts relating to livestock importation. No person shall: (1) Knowingly import or cause to be imported into this state any livestock exposed to, infected with or a carrier of disease. (2) Bring any livestock into this state unless the bill of lading, health certificate or other document of shipment is accompanied by the permit required under ORS 596.341 or permit number entered thereon. (3) Fail to test, treat, examine or otherwise comply with the conditions of a permit under ORS 596.341.
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ORS 596.355. Prohibition against importation of livestock from quarantined area. 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.
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ORS 596.360. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 36]
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ORS 596.361. Summary quarantine of livestock imported in violation of ORS 596.351; disposal of diseased livestock. (1) The State Department of Agriculture may summarily quarantine any livestock imported into this state in violation of ORS 596.351 or any rules of the department under that section. The department may require as a condition preceding the release of livestock from quarantine, that the livestock be tested, treated or examined in accordance with the rules of the department. (2) Imported livestock which is exposed to, infected with or a carrier of disease shall be disposed of as provided by law. [1955 c.557 18 (596.341, 596.351 and
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ORS 596.370. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 19 (596.371 enacted in lieu of 596.370)]
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ORS 596.371. Treatment of diseased livestock by owner; notice; treatment by department; lien for treatment. (1) Whenever the owner or person having control of livestock receives notice from the State Department of Agriculture that the livestock must be treated for disease, the owner or person having control shall, within the time prescribed in the notice, cause the livestock to be treated in the manner prescribed by the department. (2) If any person fails to comply with the notice, the department may cause the livestock to be treated and, where necessary to carry out the treatment, cause its removal to a more convenient location. (3) No person shall fail to treat livestock owned or controlled by the person in the manner prescribed by rule of the department. (4) The department shall have a lien on any livestock treated under this section for the value of the labor, materials, medicines or services furnished in connection with the treatment. The lien shall be perfected and enforced as provided in ORS 87.216 to 87.346, except that: (a) The department shall file a written notice of claim of lien as provided in ORS 87.242 with the Secretary of State within 30 days from the date of furnishing the labor, materials, medicines or services. The Secretary of State shall include a notice of claim of lien that is filed with the secretary under this subsection in the index maintained by the secretary for filing financing statements pursuant to ORS chapter 79. (b) The lien created by this subsection shall have priority over all other liens upon such livestock, except tax liens. (5) The department shall not charge as an item of expense in connection with such treatment for any services rendered by an assistant state veterinarian or the State Veterinarian relative thereto, nor shall the department have a lien for such services upon any livestock as provided in this section.
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ORS 596.380. [Repealed by 1955 c.557 36]
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ORS 596.388. Department to investigate cases of disease; authority of agents to enter premises. The State Department of Agriculture shall, when necessary to control or eradicate disease, investigate all cases or suspected cases of disease in livestock in this state. Employees or agents of the department in carrying out their official duties may enter any place or premises, including vehicles, to make such inspections or investigation as may be reasonably necessary to eradicate and control disease in this state.
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ORS 596.390. [Repealed by 1953 c.689 13]