ORS 609.305: “Exotic animal” defined.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
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. [1985 c.437 §2; 1999 c.699 §3; 2009 c.492 §1]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 603-015-0500: Definitions — implements
- OAR 603-015-0505: Hybrid Crossed Animals — implements
- OAR 603-015-0510: Permit Application, Issuance, and Renewal — implements
- OAR 603-015-0515: Crocodilians — Special Requirements — implements
- OAR 603-015-0520: Felines — Special Requirements — implements
- OAR 603-015-0525: Bears — Special Requirements — implements
- OAR 603-015-0530: Non-Human Primates — Special Requirements — implements
- OAR 603-015-0535: Exotic Canines — Special Requirements — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 609.305 — resolved
- 609.355 — resolved
- 609.992 — resolved
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.html