Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 § 609.169 — Keeping dog with knowledge that it has harmed livestock
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 ·
Oregon Code § 609.169·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Keeping dog with knowledge that it has harmed livestock.
(1) Except as provided under
subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person may not own, harbor or keep
any dog with knowledge that it has killed, wounded or injured livestock within
this state or, with knowledge that, while off the premises owned or under the
control of its owner and while not acting under the direction of its master or
the agents or employees of such master, it has killed or seriously injured any
person.
(2) A person is
not prohibited from owning, harboring or keeping a dog pursuant to a county
approved adoption or relocation of a dog under ORS 609.162 (1)(b) or (c).
(3) A person is
not prohibited from owning, harboring or keeping a dog, with knowledge that it
has killed or wounded chickens, unless the dog owner fails to pay full damages
for the killed or wounded chickens within three days after receipt of a demand
for those damages from the owner of the chickens. [Formerly 609.160]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 609.169
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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