Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 § 609.990 — Penalties for ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 and 609.405;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 609 ·
Oregon Code § 609.990·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Penalties for ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 and 609.405;
disposition of dog by court.
(1) Violation of ORS 609.060 (2), 609.100 or 609.169 is a Class B violation.
(2) Maintaining a
public nuisance in violation of ORS 609.095 (2) or (3) is a Class B violation.
(3)(a) Except as
provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, violation of ORS 609.098 is a
Class A misdemeanor.
(b) If a dog
kills a person, violation of ORS 609.098 is a Class C felony.
(c) If a keeper
violates ORS 609.098, the court shall order the dangerous dog killed in a
humane manner.
(4) Violation of
ORS 609.405 constitutes a Class C misdemeanor.
(5) In addition
to any fine or sentence imposed under this section, a court may order a person
who violates ORS 609.060 (2), 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 or 609.405 to
pay restitution for any physical injury, death or property damage caused by the
dog as a result of the keepers violation of ORS 609.060 (2), 609.095, 609.098,
609.100, 609.169 or 609.405. The court may also order the person to pay the
cost of keeping the dog in impoundment.
(6) In addition
to any fine imposed or restitution ordered of a keeper for a violation of ORS
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Penalties for ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 and 609.405;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 609.990
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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