1. (1) Except as provided in this section or other rules of the commission, wildlife may be transported through the state without an import permit from the department (some activities may require approval from the Oregon Department of Agriculture), provided the animal:

   1. (a) Remains in the state no longer than 72 hours;
   2. (b) Is not sold, purchased, exchanged or offered for sale, purchase or exchange or otherwise transferred while in the state; and
   3. (c) Is accompanied by an import permit from the Oregon Department of Agriculture, if required, and proof of legal possession.
2. (2) If an animal being transported through the state must remain in the state longer than 72 hours due to unexpected delays, the person transporting such animal must notify the department’s Salem headquarters office. Such notification shall include the type of species being transported and the location of the animals.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029 & 498.052

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 497.298, 497.308, 497.312, 497.318, 498.022, 498.029, 498.222 & 498.242

History

DFW 73-2025, amend filed 08/19/2025, effective 08/19/2025
DFW 31-2004, f. 4-22-04, cert. ef. 5-1-04
FWC 69-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-20-96