Oregon § 609.305 “Exotic animal” defined

Oregon Statutes

§ 609.305 — “Exotic animal” defined

Oregon § 609.305

Vol.15

Title 48Animals

Ch. 609Dogs; Exotic Animals; Dealers

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Bluebook

Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.305 (2026).

Text

As used in ORS 609.305 to 609.355 and 609.992, “exotic animal” means:

(1)Any member of the family Felidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Felis catus (domestic cat);

(2)Any nonhuman primate;

(3)Any nonwolf member of the family Canidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Canis familiaris (domestic dog);

(4)Any bear, except the black bear (Ursus americanus); and

(5)Any member of the order Crocodylia.

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As used in ORS 609.305 to 609.355 and 609.992, “exotic animal” means:
(1) Any member of the family Felidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Felis catus (domestic cat);
(2) Any nonhuman primate;
(3) Any nonwolf member of the family Canidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Canis familiaris (domestic dog);
(4) Any bear, except the black bear (Ursus americanus); and
(5) Any member of the order Crocodylia.