ORS 167.333: Sexual assault of an animal.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) A person commits the crime of sexual assault of an animal if the person: (a) Touches or contacts, or causes an object or another person to touch or contact, the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal or animal carcass for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person; or (b) Causes an animal or animal carcass to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of a person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person. (2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the use of products derived from animals. (3) Sexual assault of an animal is a Class C felony. [2001 c.926 §5b; 2003 c.428 §1; 2015 c.324 §3]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 213-003-0001: Definitions — implements
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Cited by
- ORS 53.350: Jurisdiction over offenses against animals.
- ORS 105.597: Places declared nuisances per se.
- ORS 133.377: Arrest of persons for cruelty to animals; immunity of peace officer providing care for animal.
- ORS 133.379: Duty of peace officer to arrest and prosecute violators of cruelty to animals laws.
- ORS 167.332: Prohibition against possessing or residing with certain animals; waiver; prohibition modification procedure.
- ORS 167.334: Evaluation of person convicted of violating ORS 167.333.
- ORS 167.335: Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333.
- ORS 167.341: Encouraging sexual assault of an animal.
- ORS 167.345: Authority to enter premises or motor vehicle; search warrant; notice of impoundment of animal; damage resulting from entry.
- ORS 167.347: Forfeiture of animal to animal care agency prior to disposition of criminal action.
- ORS 167.350: Forfeiture of rights in mistreated animal; costs; disposition of animal.
- OAR 213-003-0001: Definitions
- OAR 213-017-0006: Crime Category 6
- OAR 407-007-0041: Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
- OAR 407-007-0281: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Potentially Disqualifying Convictions
- OAR 414-061-0045: Disqualifying Conditions for Enrollment
- OAR 575-007-0280: Potentially Disqualifying Crimes
- OAR 863-005-0030: Crimes Relevant to a Criminal Background Fitness Determination
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.html