Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 496 § 496.610 — State
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 496 ·
Oregon Code § 496.610·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
State
police to enforce wildlife laws; payment of expenses from wildlife fund;
appointment of federal agents.
(1) The Department of State Police shall employ a sufficient number of state
police to enforce the wildlife laws.
(2) The services
and expenses of the Department of State Police incurred in the enforcement of
the wildlife laws shall be paid from the State Wildlife Fund.
(3) The
Superintendent of State Police may appoint special enforcement officers
authorized to enforce the wildlife laws. Individuals so appointed must be
special agents of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service or the National
Marine Fisheries Service, and shall serve at the pleasure of the superintendent
without additional compensation. Each such special enforcement officer shall
have all powers and authority of a peace officer of this state in serving
warrants, subpoenas and other legal process in enforcement of the wildlife
laws. [Amended by 1971 c.658 §10; 1973 c.723 §18; 1983 c.364 §4; 2003 c.14 §336]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 496.610
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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