Oregon Code § 498.073·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Suit
for violation related to list of prohibited species.
(1) The State Fish and Wildlife
Commission may institute suit for recovery of damages in the amount of $2,500
for a violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species, as defined
in ORS 498.072.
(2) Each action
in violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species that pertains
to an individual animal constitutes a separate violation for purposes of this
section.
(3) The amount
recoverable under this section shall be reduced by any amount paid to the
commission under ORS 496.992 (15).
(4) In a suit
brought under this section, the court shall award to the prevailing party, in
addition to costs and disbursements, reasonable attorney fees.
(5) Civil damages
awarded pursuant to this section are in addition to other penalties prescribed
by the wildlife laws.
(6) Any circuit
or justice court has jurisdiction to try a case for recovery of damages for
violation of a rule related to the list of prohibited species as defined in ORS
498.072. [2022 c.9 §4]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 498.073
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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