Oregon Statutes - Chapter 609 - Animal Control; Exotic Animals; Dealers - Section 609.305 - Definitions for ORS 609.305 to 609.335 and 609.992.

As used in ORS 609.305 to 609.335 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 wolf (Canis lupus);

(4) Any nonwolf member of the family Canidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Canis familiaris (domestic dog); and

(5) Any bear, except the black bear (Ursus americanus). [1985 c.437 §2; 1999 c.699 §3]

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