Chapter 287 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 3339

Relating to livestock.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2003 Act is added to and made a part of ORS 167.310 to 167.350.

SECTION 2. (1) As used in this section:

(a) “Nonambulatory” means unable to stand or walk unassisted.

(b) “Livestock auction market” has the meaning given that term in ORS 599.205.

(2) A person commits the crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock if the person knowingly delivers or accepts delivery of a nonambulatory livestock animal at a livestock auction market. This subsection does not apply to the delivery to, or acceptance by, a licensed veterinarian at a livestock auction market for the purpose of humanely euthanizing or providing appropriate medical care to the animal.

(3) The crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock is a Class A misdemeanor.

Approved by the Governor June 10, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 11, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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