Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 § 609.205 — Prohibitions against keeping of wild or exotic animals
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 ·
Oregon Code § 609.205·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Prohibitions against keeping of wild or exotic animals.
Notwithstanding the provisions of
ORS chapters 496, 497 and 498 relating to wildlife, and ORS 609.305 to 609.355
and 609.992 relating to exotic animals, a city or county may prohibit by
ordinance the keeping of wildlife, as defined in ORS 496.004, and may prohibit
by ordinance the keeping of exotic animals as defined in ORS 609.305. [1977
c.802 §3; 1985 c.437 §9]
(Generally)
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 609.205
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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