As used in these rules, unless the context or a specially applicable definition requires otherwise:

1. (1) “Approved species” means an invertebrate species that is not a plant pest that the Department has placed on the approved list.
2. (2) “Department” or “ODA” means the Oregon Department of Agriculture.
3. (3) “Import or importation” means to bring or cause live invertebrates to be transported into Oregon by any means.
4. (4) "Invertebrate" means an animal without a backbone.
5. (5) "Plant pest" is defined in ORS 570.205.
6. (6) "Species" means a unit of classification of animals, which are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
7. (7) “Wildlife” means animals covered by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife rules, ORS 496.004 and OAR 635-045-002.

Statutory/Other Authority

570.210 & 570.215

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 570.215

History

DOA 19-2011, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-11