Section 609.090 – Impounding certain dogs; procedure for county disposition of impounded dogs; impoundment fees and costs; release of dog.
(1) A law enforcement officer or dog control officer may cite a keeper, impound a dog, or both if: (a) The dog is found running at large in violation of ORS 609.060; (b) The dog is a public nuisance as described by ORS 609.095; or (c) The officer has probable cause to believe that the […]
Section 609.093 – Considerations prior to disposing of chasing, menacing or biting dog.
In determining whether a dog should be killed as provided under ORS 609.090 (7) or 609.990 (6), a dog control board, county governing body or court shall consider the following factors: (1) If the dog has bitten a person, the circumstances and severity of the bite; (2) Whether the keeper has a history of maintaining […]