Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 § 498.012 — relating to taking wildlife that is causing damage
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 498 ·
Oregon Code § 498.012·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
relating to taking wildlife that is causing damage.
(4) Any person
who violates subsection (1) of this section commits a Class A misdemeanor and,
upon conviction, shall in addition to appropriate criminal penalties have the
persons privilege to apply for any hunting license suspended for a period of
five years for a first offense and permanently suspended for any subsequent
offense.
(5) For the
purposes of this section, bait means any material placed for the purpose of
attracting or attempting to attract bears. [1995 c.4 §1; 2003 c.248 §2; 2007
c.675 §§1,2; 2013 c.376 §§2,3; 2021 c.97 §64]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.012
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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