2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 4, Chapters 131 - 170
ORS Chapter 167
167.426 Definitions for ORS 167.426 to 167.439.


OR Rev Stat § 167.426 (through Leg Sess 2011) What's This?

As used in ORS 167.426 to 167.439:

(1) Cockfight means a fight between two or more birds that is arranged by a person and that has the purpose or probable result of one bird inflicting injury to another bird.

(2) Constructive possession means an exercise of dominion and control over the location and treatment of property without taking physical possession of the property.

(3) Fighting bird means a bird that is intentionally reared or trained for use in, or that actually is used in, a cockfight.

(4) Gaff means an artificial steel spur designed for attachment to the leg of a fighting bird in replacement of the bird s natural spurs.

(5) Slasher means a steel weapon resembling a curved knife blade designed for attachment to the foot of a fighting bird. [2003 c.484 1]

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