Oregon prosecutes animal hoarding under ORS 167.325 through 167.333, with felony charges available when 11 or more animals are involved or domestic animals are neglected. The criminal framework applies in every county.
Oregon's animal neglect statutes apply uniformly statewide. ORS 167.325 makes second-degree neglect a Class B misdemeanor for failing to provide minimum care. ORS 167.330 elevates first-degree neglect to a Class A misdemeanor, and ORS 167.322 creates aggravated animal abuse as a Class C felony. Under ORS 167.333, possession of 11 or more animals while committing neglect becomes a Class C felony. Convicted offenders may be barred from possessing animals for five years to life under ORS 167.332. Counties prosecute under these statutes; municipalities may add humane officers but cannot lower the criminal floor.
Penalties range from misdemeanor fines to Class C felony (5 years prison, $125,000 fine). Courts must order possession bans and may order forfeiture of all animals seized.
Salem, OR
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