Oregon — State Statute

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 person’s 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] Note:
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