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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 keeper’s 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
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