As used in ORS 609.500 to 609.520 and 609.994, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Animal control officer” means any person operating under the authority of this state, any unit of local government or the United States Government or pursuant to an agreement with any state or local government authority, for the purpose of: (a) […]
(1) A person commits the crime of unlawfully obtaining a dog or cat if the person: (a) Is an animal dealer; and (b) Obtains a companion animal or the offspring of a companion animal from a person who has not raised the companion animal or the offspring of the companion animal on the person’s own […]
(1) Every animal dealer shall establish and maintain records on each dog or cat and the dog’s or cat’s offspring in the dealer’s possession or control, including: (a) The species, gender, approximate age, color and distinctive markings and breed of the dog or cat; (b) A photograph of the dog or cat made within 24 […]
Every animal dealer shall maintain possession of each dog or cat received for a period of at least 10 days after initial receipt of the dog or cat, unless the dealer: (1) Returns the dog or cat to its rightful owner; or (2) Delivers the dog or cat to an animal shelter. [1991 c.837 §6]
(1)(a) An animal dealer shall permit inspection during normal business hours of companion animal records and the location at which companion animals are kept. The dealer may require documentation that a person seeking to inspect the location is the owner of a companion animal. When making the inspection, the person may be accompanied by an […]
