Oregon § 167.343 Unlawful tethering

Oregon Statutes

§ 167.343 — Unlawful tethering

Oregon § 167.343

Vol.4

Title 16Crimes and Punishments

Ch. 167Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 167.343 (2026).

Text

(1)A person commits the offense of unlawful tethering if the person tethers a domestic animal in the person’s custody or control:

(a)With a tether that is not a reasonable length given the size of the domestic animal and available space and that allows the domestic animal to become entangled in a manner that risks the health or safety of the domestic animal;

(b)With a collar that pinches or chokes the domestic animal when pulled;

(c)For more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period; or

(d)For more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period if the tether is attached to a running line, pulley or trolley system.

(2)A person does not violate this section if the person tethers a domestic animal:

(a)While the domestic animal remains in the physical presence of the person who owns, possesses, controls or

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(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful tethering if the person tethers a domestic animal in the person’s custody or control:
(a) With a tether that is not a reasonable length given the size of the domestic animal and available space and that allows the domestic animal to become entangled in a manner that risks the health or safety of the domestic animal;
(b) With a collar that pinches or chokes the domestic animal when pulled;
(c) For more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period; or
(d) For more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period if the tether is attached to a running line, pulley or trolley system.
(2) A person does not violate this section if the person tethers a domestic animal:
(a) While the domestic animal remains in the physical presence of the person who owns, possesses, controls or otherwise has charge of the domestic animal;
(b) Pursuant to the requirements of a campground or other recreational area;
(c) For the purpose of engaging in an activity that requires licensure in this state, including but not limited to hunting;
(d) To allow the person to transport the domestic animal; or
(e) That is a dog kept for herding, protecting livestock or dogsledding.
(3) Unlawful tethering is a Class B violation.