Oregon Statutes - Chapter 609 - Animal Control; Exotic Animals; Dealers - Section 609.994 - Penalties for ORS 609.510 to 609.520; cause of action for damages; injunctions.

(1) Violation of ORS 609.510, 609.515 or 609.520 is punishable by a fine of not less than $500, nor more than $50,000.

(2) A person has a cause of action for the recovery of compensatory damages from any person violating ORS 164.055 (1)(e), 164.085, 609.510, 609.515 or 609.520. In the action, the minimum pecuniary value of any companion animal is $250.

(3) The circuit court for each county has the authority to enjoin any violation of ORS 609.510, 609.515 or 609.520, to issue warrants and to take such other actions as equity or justice may require. [1991 c.837 §8; 1995 c.658 §111]

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