Oregon Administrative Code

603-013-0612 Labeling All packaged pet or animal food shall be labeled. Such label shall contain at least the following information. (1) The name and address of the establishment. (2) The words “Pet Food,” “Animal Food,” or “Dog and Cat Food,” and the additional wording “Not For …

603-013-0614 Reports and Records A report form, which shall be furnished by the Department upon request, shall be forwarded to the Department by the licensee of each establishment not later than the 20th of each month covering the prior operations of such establishment. Such repo…

603-013-0616 Records The licensee shall keep daily records as required by ORS 619.031. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 603 History: DOA 6-2004, f. & cert. ef. 2-13-04 AD 636, f. 3-15-60

603-013-0618 Definitions In addition to the definitions set forth in ORS 601.010, the following shall apply: (1) “Conduct of the business” means the disposal of raw material according to a license issued pursuant to ORS 601.040. (2) “Raw material” means the body, carcass or all p…

603-013-0620 Construction of Building and Conduct of Business Every person licensed pursuant to ORS 601.040 shall conduct the business and shall construct, arrange and keep the premises on which the business is conducted according to the following requirements: (1) All interior s…

603-013-0625 Vehicles and Transportation Every person licensed pursuant to ORS 601.050 or 601.080 shall transport raw material in a manner that no public annoyance shall be caused by the unsightly appearance of such material and according to the following requirements: (1) Vehicl…

603-013-0905 Purpose The Oregon Department of Agriculture Food Safety Program licenses and inspects all facets of Oregon’s food distribution system, except restaurants, to ensure food is safe for consumption. Education and technical assistance are vital to the prevention, correct…

603-013-0910 Definitions As used in OAR 603-013-0920 through 603-100-0930, unless otherwise required by the context, the following terms will be construed to mean: (1) "Department" means the Oregon Department of Agriculture. (2) “Interference” means hindering or impeding an activ…

603-013-0920 Schedule of Civil Penalties (1) Operating an animal food slaughtering establishment or processing establishment without first obtaining a license therfor from the Department as required in ORS 619.031. Penalty — $5,000 to $10,000. (2) Violation of ORS 619.031(7) by a…

603-013-0932 Penalty Factors; Procedure (1) In imposing a penalty pursuant to OAR 603-013-0910, the Department shall consider the following factors, which are listed in prioritized order: (a) The immediacy and extent to which the violation threatens the public health or safety. (…

603-014-0010 Size of Brand and One Impression Limitation All brands shall be a single stamp impression of such size that the entire design can be placed within a circle one foot in diameter. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 604.027 History: AD 22…

603-014-0012 Authorized Methods or Processes of Applying Brands (1) Cattle, horses, mules and asses. The only methods or processes of applying brands to cattle, horses, mules, or asses (and the only methods or processes which shall be legal in Oregon), are: (a) By the use of a ho…

603-014-0016 Location of Brands on Certain Animals (1) Cattle. Brands can only be recorded with the Department under the provisions of ORS chapter 604, in the following locations: (a) Right hip, right ribs, right shoulder, right neck, right jaw; (b) Left hip, left ribs, left shou…

603-014-0017 Location of Herd or Breed Identification Markings As provided by ORS 604.021(2), the following areas and markings may be used for herd or breed identification: (1) The gaskins of cattle, on either side, may be used for herd identification markings. Such identificatio…

603-014-0030 No Ear or Flesh Marks Not Entitled to Be Recorded No ear or flesh marks shall be recorded for any species of livestock. However, the Department encourages the owner of recorded brands to submit such marks with the application for recording of brand. Statutory/Other A…

603-014-0035 Adjustment of Conflicting Brands Should the Department deem it necessary to adjust conflicting brands, such adjustment will be made on the basis of priority of continuous record; provided, however, that the owners of conflicting brands may make such adjustments betwe…

603-014-0045 Application and Activation Fees for New Certificates of Recordation of Brands (1) If a person desires to record a distinctive brand on a location on a species of livestock, the person may apply for a certificate of recordation as provided in this section. (2) To rece…

603-014-0046 Establishing Expiration Dates for Certificates of Recordation of Brands (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), when issuing a new certificate of recordation or when renewing an existing certificate of recordation, the department may establish or adjust the expirat…

603-014-0047 Renewal Fees for Certificates of Recordation of Brands (1) All certificates of recordation expire on their expiration dates, unless the department receives the renewal fee by the first January 4th that follows an attempt by the department to notify the holder of the …

603-014-0048 Reactivation Fees for Expired Certificates of Recordation of Brands (1) If a certificate of recordation has expired, the person who held the certification of recordation may reactivate the certificate as provided in this section within one year of the date the certif…

603-014-0055 Service Fee (1) A service fee shall apply any time a livestock program employee travels specifically with the intent to conduct a brand inspection. (2) The service fee is $35 per travel location. (3) At the discretion of the livestock program, a waiting fee may apply…

603-014-0065 Service Fee Exemptions The service fee required by OAR 603-014-0055 shall not apply to the following: (1) Cattle and equine that are presented for inspection at place where a livestock inspector is present and the owner or occupant of that place allows the use of the…

603-014-0095 Brand Inspection Fee (1) The brand inspection fee for cattle shall be $1.75 per head. (2) The brand inspection fee for cattle hides shall be $1.50 per hide. (3) The brand inspection fee for self-inspection (E certificates) on cattle shall be $1.75 per head. (4) The c…

603-014-0135 Brand Inspection System for Cattle Hides As provided by ORS 604.046(6), the system for brand inspection of cattle hides resulting from custom slaughtering operations shall be as follows: (1) Custom slaughtering establishments shall prepare the certificates and report…

603-014-0205 Inspection Requirements Subject to OAR 603-014-0210, all cattle shall be inspected at any time there is a transfer of ownership in said cattle, by sale or otherwise. However, the buyer and seller of cattle may agree to have inspection of groups of cattle at a designa…

603-014-0210 Inspection Exemptions The brand inspection required by OAR 603-014-0205 shall not apply to the following: (1) Cattle that are: (a) Transported or moved directly (without diversion) to a licensed slaughtering establishment, licensed feedlot, or a licensed auction yard…

603-014-0310 Permits to Use Out-of-State Livestock Brands and the Conditions and Fees for Such Use (1) When an out-of-state brand is unavailable for recording due to its similarity to other brands recorded in Oregon, a permit to use such a brand shall be required. (2) A permit to…

603-015-0025 Definitions As used in OAR 603-015-0025 to 603-015-0060: (1) “Animal Pounds” or “Animal Shelters” means any establishment maintained by public funds, private funds, or a combination of public and private funds, that uses such establishment for holding pet or captive …

603-015-0030 Intent and Purpose It is the intent and purpose of the provisions of OAR 603-015-0025 to 603-015-0060 to verify and require that all measures and procedures are maintained and taken to eradicate and control diseases in pet animals, and/or the diseases in pet animals …

603-015-0035 General Requirements (1) Any person who is engaged in the business of a boarding kennel, commercial kennel, pet shop, animal pounds, animal shelters, or grooming parlors, shall comply with the provisions of OAR 603-015-0025 to 603-015-0060. All such provisions apply …

603-015-0040 Facilities — Indoors (1) Structural strength of facilities for housing pet animals shall be sound, in good repair to prevent injuries, contain the animal, and prevent the entrance of other animals. (2) Electric power and a potable water supply shall be available. Lig…

603-015-0045 Facilities — Outdoors Shall offer shade against sun, shelter against rain, snow, and wind; sufficient protection for pet animals against cold and inclement weather, and adequate drainage to eliminate excessive water in the runs. Adequate space should be allowed in ou…

603-015-0050 Health and Husbandry Practices (1) Pet animals shall be fed a food that is palatable, wholesome, and meets minimal daily nutritional requirements. Ground or kennel surface feeding is not permitted. Feed pans and receptacles shall be washed and sanitized after each fe…

603-015-0055 Animals in Transit (1) Pet animals when required to be shipped in crates shall be transported in crates constructed of a smooth, durable material which is easily cleaned and shall: (a) Have a solid floor which may have a false bottom; (b) Be so constructed as to prov…

603-015-0060 Records (1) A record of each sale shall be maintained by the owner or operator of each boarding kennel, commercial kennel, pet shop, animal pound, or animal shelter, for a minimum period of 12 months after date of sale or transfer of a pet animal and shall include th…

603-015-0065 Penalties Applicable penalties as set forth in ORS 596.990 apply to any person violating the provisions of OAR 603-015-0025 to 603-015-0060. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561 & 596 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 596.990 History: AD 8-1984, f. & ef. 5-23-84

603-015-0075 Intent and Purpose The intent and purpose of OAR 603-015-0075 to 603-015-0110 is to ensure that all animal rescue entities comply with record keeping and licensing requirements. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 609.415, 561 & 596 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 609.415…

603-015-0080 Definitions As used in OAR 603-015-0075 to 603-015-0110: (1) “Department” means the State Department of Agriculture and the Enforcing Agency, which is the office of the State Veterinarian, located within the State Department of Agriculture. (2) “Animal rescue entity”…

603-015-0085 Licensing (1) In order to operate in Oregon, each separate physical location out of which an animal rescue entity operates shall obtain and maintain a license from the Department. An animal rescue entity must complete the process laid out in section (2), (3), and (4)…

603-015-0090 Record keeping (1) A record of each animal shall be maintained by the animal rescue entity for the entire time that the animal rescue has legal custody of the animal and for a minimum period of 12 months after date of disposition or transfer of legal custody of the a…

603-015-0095 Investigations (1) The purpose of an investigation under this rule is to determine whether the animal rescue entity is subject to or in compliance with the requirements of ORS 609.415 and OAR 603-015-0075 to OAR 603-015-0110. (2) The Department may conduct an inspect…

603-015-0100 Enforcement Actions (1) The Department may take the following enforcement actions against an animal rescue entity, either individually or in combination, and in any order whatsoever: (a) Issue a notice of violation for any violations under OAR 603-015-0075 to OAR 603…

603-015-0105 Assessing a Civil Penalty (1) In assessing a civil penalty, the Department shall assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each violation against an animal rescue entity for failure to comply with the provisions of ORS 609.415 and OAR 603-015-0075 to OAR 603-0…

603-015-0110 Civil Penalty Determination Formula The Department will use the following formula to calculate the civil penalty assessed: B + [ (0.1 X B) (P + S)], where: (1) B = Base penalty from matrix: Category 1 = $250; Category 2 = $150; Category 3 = $75. (2) P = Past occurren…

603-015-0500 Definitions As used in ORS 609.335(3) and in OAR 603-011-0705 to 603-011-0725, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Exotic animal" has the meaning given by ORS 609.305. (2) "Facility" means the cage(s), compound(s), room(s), building(s), or other premises spec…

603-015-0505 Hybrid Crossed Animals For the purposes of OAR 603-011-0705–603-011-0725, any hybrid animal that is produced by crossing a domestic animal and an exotic animal shall be regulated according to the laws governing domestic animals and not subject to exotic animal permit…

603-015-0510 Permit Application, Issuance, and Renewal (1) A person intending to keep an exotic animal in captivity shall before acquiring the animal, apply to the Department for the issuance of a Permit by submitting an application therefore to the Animal Health Division of the …

603-015-0515 Crocodilians — Special Requirements (1) Animal Classification: (a) Exotic crocodilians include all individuals of the order Crocodylia including but not limited to American Alligators and Crocodile Hybrids. (2) Inside enclosure: The indoor enclosure should be constru…

603-015-0520 Felines — Special Requirements (1) Animal Classification: (a) Class 1 exotic felines shall include all individuals of the genus Panthera, including lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, jaguars; ligers or any other hybrids of genus Panthera; and individuals of any …

603-015-0525 Bears — Special Requirements Any Facility for bears shall comply with the following: (1) Outdoor Facilities — Cages: An area of at least 400 square feet shall be provided for each animal, so as to provide sufficient space for the animal(s) to make postural and social…