2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 133
133.379 Duty of peace officer to arrest and prosecute violators of cruelty to animals laws; disposition of fines.


OR Rev Stat § 133.379 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

(1) It shall be the duty of any peace officer to arrest and prosecute any violator of ORS 167.315 to 167.333, 167.340, 167.355, 167.365 or 167.428 for any violation which comes to the knowledge or notice of the officer.

(2) All fines and forfeitures collected for violations of ORS 167.315 to 167.333, 167.340, 167.355, 167.365 or 167.428, except for forfeitures of the animal as provided under ORS 167.350 or 167.435, shall be paid into the county treasury of the county in which it is collected, and placed to the credit of the county school fund. [Formerly 770.240; 1983 c.648 3; 1985 c.662 13; 2001 c.926 17; 2009 c.550 5]

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