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Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.305 (2026)

“Exotic animal” defined

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      609.305 “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]