Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 167 § 167.344 — Interfering with an investigation into an offense against an animal
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 167 ·
Oregon Code § 167.344·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Interfering with an investigation into an offense against an animal.
(1) A person commits the crime of
interfering with an investigation into an offense against an animal if the
person intentionally or knowingly conceals an animal, transports an animal or
takes other action to prevent a peace officer, as defined in ORS 161.015, or a
licensed veterinarian from examining an animal suspected of being the subject
of a violation under ORS 167.310 to 167.390.
(2) Interfering
with an investigation into an offense against an animal is a Class A
misdemeanor. [2024 c.30 §2]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 167.344
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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