Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Criminal Code (Ch. 161–167)
ORS (Criminal Code) § 167.365: to forfeit any rights of the defendant in the animal subjected to the violation, and to repay the reasonable costs incurred by a government agency, a humane investigation agency or its agent or a person prior to judgment in caring for each animal associated with the criminal proceeding
What this law says, in plain English
This statute sets penalties for animal-related criminal violations, including forfeiture of animal rights, repayment of care costs, and transfer of ownership to appropriate agencies or persons.
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