Chapter 428 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 65

Relating to crimes against animals; amending ORS 167.333.

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

SECTION 1. ORS 167.333 is amended to read:

167.333. (1) A person commits the crime of sexual assault of an animal if the person:

(a) Touches or contacts, or causes an object or another person to touch or contact, the mouth, anus or sex organs of an animal or animal carcass for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person; or

(b) Causes an animal or animal carcass to touch or contact the mouth, anus or sex organs of a person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of a person.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to the use of products derived from animals.

[(2)] (3) Sexual assault of an animal is a Class A misdemeanor.

Approved by the Governor June 23, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 23, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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