Oregon Code § 433.345·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
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of animal bites; rules; handling and disposition of animals.
(1) If an animal bites a person
and the bite causes a break in the skin, or if an animal is suspected of rabies
or has been in close contact with an animal suspected of rabies, the facts
shall be immediately reported to the local health officer by any person having
direct knowledge.
(2) The Oregon
Health Authority, in consultation with the State Department of Agriculture,
shall promulgate rules relating to the handling and disposition of animals that
have bitten a person or are suspected of rabies or that have been in close
contact with an animal suspected of rabies. Such rules may include requirements
for confinement, isolation and inoculation. Owners or persons in possession of
animals subject to such rules, shall handle or dispose or allow the handling or
disposal of such animals strictly in accordance with such rules. [1971 c.413 §2;
1977 c.189 §4; 2001 c.636 §2; 2009 c.595 §663]
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01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 433.345
03Subject to legislative amendments
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