Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 462.420 (2026)

Stimulating or depressing participating animal prohibited

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      462.420 Stimulating or depressing participating animal prohibited. No person shall stimulate or depress any animal involved in any race or otherwise affect in any way the animal’s ability to perform therein, either prior to or during a race, by the administration of drugs or by the use of any electrical device or equipment or by any mechanical or other device not sanctioned by the Oregon Racing Commission. [1953 c.498 §3; 1969 c.356 §30]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1975–1975 · leading case: Nation v. Oregon Racing Comm'n, 536 P.2d 536 (Or. Ct. App. 1975).
Nation v. Oregon Racing Comm'n, 536 P.2d 536 (Or. Ct. App. 1975). “” ORS 462.420 provides: “No person shall stimulate or depress any animal involved in any race or otherwise affect in any way the animal’s ability to perform therein, either prior to or during a race, by the administration of drugs or by the use of any electrical device or…”
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