Oregon Code § 609.305·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Exotic
animal defined.
As used in ORS 609.305 to 609.355 and 609.992, exotic animal means:
(1) Any member of
the family Felidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Felis catus
(domestic cat);
(2) Any nonhuman
primate;
(3) Any nonwolf
member of the family Canidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Canis
familiaris (domestic dog);
(4) Any bear,
except the black bear (Ursus americanus); and
(5) Any member of
the order Crocodylia. [1985 c.437 §2; 1999 c.699 §3; 2009 c.492 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 609.305
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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