(1) ORS § 609.156, 609.162 and 609.168 apply in every county having a dog control program.

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(2) Except as provided under subsections (1) and (3) of this section, ORS § 609.135 to 609.190 apply in every county having a dog control program except as otherwise provided by county charter or ordinance. Except as provided under subsections (1) and (3) of this section, the provisions of ORS § 609.135 to 609.190 do not limit the powers of cities or counties to adopt ordinances and regulations relating to the control of dogs.

(3) ORS § 609.162 (2) does not eliminate or restrict the ability of a county to adopt a charter or ordinance that is contrary to ORS § 609.163. Notwithstanding any county charter or ordinance, a notice of determination sent under ORS § 609.156 (2) or after a full and fair hearing shall be sent as provided under ORS § 609.158 (4). [1999 c.756 § 9a]