OAR 635-044-0580
Disposition of Wildlife Upon License Suspension, Revocation, Nonrenewal or Denial

(1)

Within 90 days after any of the following events, any person holding wildlife must dispose of the animals:

(a)

Suspension, revocation or expiration of the Wildlife Holding Permit or Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Sanctuary Permits or Propagation License;

(b)

Denial of an application for license; or

(c)

Receipt of a notice from the Department informing the holder that the wildlife held is/are not authorized by license.

(2)

“Dispose” means to do the following in compliance with these rules:

(a)

Euthanize;

(b)

Transfer to another licensed Wildlife Holding or Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Sanctuary or Propagation facility; or

(c)

Export from Oregon.

(3)

If the holder fails to dispose of any wildlife held by the deadline specified in paragraph (1), and if the Department determines that the wildlife held pose an imminent threat to wildlife, livestock, or public health requiring prompt action, the Department may humanely euthanize, confine, transfer, or otherwise dispose of the animals as it determines necessary. In all other circumstances, the Department may humanely euthanize, transfer, confine or otherwise dispose of the wildlife held only after providing the holder with notice and an opportunity for hearing. The Department may choose to keep the wildlife held on the holder’s property until an appropriate means of disposal is found or pending a hearing. The Department bears no liability for such actions. Any wildlife held for disposal must be treated humanely in compliance with these rules.

(4)

The holders of any wildlife of which the Department disposes pursuant to paragraph (3) must compensate the State of Oregon for any and all expenses incurred by the State during disposition.

Source: Rule 635-044-0580 — Disposition of Wildlife Upon License Suspension, Revocation, Nonrenewal or Denial, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=635-044-0580.

635‑044‑0400
Purpose 635‑044‑0410
Taxonomy 635‑044‑0420
Definition of Terms 635‑044‑0430
Protected Wildlife 635‑044‑0440
Capture and Holding of Wildlife 635‑044‑0450
Holding Permit Requirements 635‑044‑0460
Holding of Live Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Cougar (Puma concolor), Bobcat (Lynx rufus), Wolf (Canis lupus), Raccoon (Procyon lotor) and Skunk (Mephitis spp.) 635‑044‑0470
Grandfathering the Possession of Black Bear, Cougar, Bobcat, Wolf, Raccoon, Skunk, Squirrel, Chipmunk and Other Non-game Wildlife Species Legally Held as Pets 635‑044‑0475
Wildlife Held by Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry and Wildlife Sanctuaries 635‑044‑0480
Holding of Nongame Wildlife 635‑044‑0490
Cost, Expiration Date, and Changes to a Wildlife Holding, Wildlife Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Wildlife Sanctuary Permit 635‑044‑0500
Requirements for Care of Wildlife Held in Captivity 635‑044‑0510
Inspection of Facilities 635‑044‑0520
Ownership of Captured Wildlife Held in Captivity 635‑044‑0530
Possession of Coyote Prohibited Without Permit 635‑044‑0540
License Required to Propagate Game Birds 635‑044‑0550
Shipping Requirements for Propagated Game Birds 635‑044‑0560
Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements for Game Bird Propagation License 635‑044‑0570
Cancellation and Non-Renewal of Game Bird Propagation License or Wildlife Holding or Wildlife Exhibitor/Animal Entertainment Industry or Wildlife Sanctuary Permit 635‑044‑0580
Disposition of Wildlife Upon License Suspension, Revocation, Nonrenewal or Denial 635‑044‑0590
Control of Disease Outbreaks in Captive Wildlife
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 635-044-0580’s source at or​.us