Oregon Code § 609.510·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Animal
dealers required to keep records; report to State Department of Agriculture;
fee; public inspection of records.
(1) Every animal dealer shall establish and maintain records on each dog or cat
and the dogs or cats offspring in the dealers possession or control,
including:
(a) The species,
gender, approximate age, color and distinctive markings and breed of the dog or
cat;
(b) A photograph
of the dog or cat made within 24 hours of acquisition or birth;
(c) The name,
address and driver license number or other official state identification number
of the person providing the dog or cat;
(d) The date of
acquisition or birth of the dog or cat;
(e) The date and
nature of disposition of the dog or cat; and
(f) The intended
destination of the dog or cat at release.
(2) Within 24
hours of the acquisition or birth of a dog or cat in the possession of any
animal dealer, the dealer shall forward, by first class mail or any more
expeditious method, the information required by subsection (1) of this section
to the State Department of Agriculture and a fee of $1 for each dog or cat
reported.
(3) The
department shall maintain the reports and provide for public inspection of, and
telephone inquiries concerning, the reports during normal business hours. [1991
c.837 §5]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 609.510
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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