(1) As used in this section:

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(a) ‘Animal rescue entity’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 609.415.

(b) ‘Cat’ means a member of the species Felis catus.

(c) ‘Dog’ means a member of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris or a hybrid of that subspecies.

(d) ‘Litter’ means one or more dogs, sold individually or together, that are all or part of a group of dogs born to the same mother at the same time.

(e)(A) ‘Retail pet store’ means a retail establishment open to the public, either by appointment or during regular business hours, that sells or offers to sell pet animals or food, supplies or accessories for pet animals.

(B) ‘Retail pet store’ does not include:

(i) An animal rescue entity; or

(ii) A person that sells or offers to sell only dogs or cats that the person:

(I) Breeds or raises; or

(II) Keeps primarily for the purpose of reproduction.

(f) ‘Sell’ means to exchange or offer to exchange for valuable consideration.

(2)(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a retail pet store may not sell or offer to sell a dog or cat.

(b) If a retail pet store sold or offered to sell dogs or cats before September 24, 2023, the retail pet store may continue to sell or offer to sell dogs or cats after September 24, 2023, if the retail pet store:

(A) Makes the offer to sell or conducts the sale at the physical address at which the retail pet store last sold a dog or cat before September 24, 2023; and

(B) Did not have a change of ownership in the period between September 24, 2023, and any date on which the retail pet store sells a dog or cat after September 24, 2023.

(3) A retail pet store that offers a dog for sale shall, prior to accepting an offer to purchase the dog, provide the person making the offer with the following information, in writing, regarding the dog:

(a) If known, the breed, age and date of birth for the dog.

(b) The sex and color of the dog.

(c) A list, and accompanying proof, of all inoculations that have been given to the dog by any person, and the date of those inoculations.

(d) A list of all medical treatment provided to the dog by any person, the date or treatment and the reasons for the treatment.

(e) The name and business address of the breeder and of the facility where the dog was born.

(f) If the breeder holds a license issued by the United States Department of Agriculture, the breeder’s federal number.

(g) The retail price of the dog.

(h) Any congenital disorder or hereditary diseases in the parents of the dog known to the retail pet store.

(i) If the dog is being sold with the representation that the dog qualifies for registration with a pedigree organization:

(A) The name and registration numbers of the parents of the dog; and

(B) The name and address of the pedigree organization with which the parents of the dog are registered.

(j) If the dog has previously been sold by the retail pet store and returned by the purchaser, the reason for the return.

(k) A statement in substantially the following form, with the applicable provision number circled:

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The facility in which this dog was born has produced:

1. 0 to 2 litters during the one-year period preceding the day this dog was born.

2. 3 to 10 litters during the one-year period preceding the day this dog was born.

3. 11 to 39 litters during the one-year period preceding the day this dog was born.

4. 40 or more litters during the one-year period preceding the day this dog was born.

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(4) A retail pet store that violates this section is liable for a civil penalty in an amount that does not exceed $500 for each violation. The district attorney for the county in which the violation occurs may bring an action in the circuit court for the county to recover the civil penalty set forth in this subsection.

(5) This section does not:

(a) Preempt a local government from enacting an ordinance, rule or resolution, or from taking other legislative action, that imposes requirements or prohibitions that are more stringent than the requirements and prohibitions set forth in this section; or

(b) Prohibit a retail pet store from cooperating with an animal rescue entity to display on the premises of the retail pet store pet animals that the animal rescue entity offers for adoption if:

(A) The retail pet store does not have an ownership interest in any pet animal displayed or offered for adoption on the retail pet store’s premises; and

(B) The retail pet store does not receive compensation for the use of the retail pet store’s premises for the purpose described in this paragraph. [2009 c.297 § 5; 2023 c.420 § 1]

The amendments to 646A.075 by section 2, chapter 420, Oregon Laws 2023, become operative September 1, 2028. See section 3, chapter 420, Oregon Laws 2023. The text that is operative on and after September 1, 2028, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) ‘Animal rescue entity’ has the meaning given that term in ORS § 609.415.

(b) ‘Cat’ means a member of the species Felis catus.

(c) ‘Dog’ means a member of the subspecies Canis lupus familiaris or a hybrid of that subspecies.

(d)(A) ‘Retail pet store’ means a retail establishment open to the public, either by appointment or during regular business hours, that sells or offers to sell pet animals or food, supplies or accessories for pet animals.

(B) ‘Retail pet store’ does not include:

(i) An animal rescue entity; or

(ii) A person that sells or offers to sell only dogs or cats that the person:

(I) Breeds or raises; or

(II) Keeps primarily for the purpose of reproduction.

(e) ‘Sell’ means to exchange or offer to exchange for valuable consideration.

(2) A retail pet store may not sell or offer to sell a dog or cat.

(3) A retail pet store that violates this section is liable for a civil penalty in an amount that does not exceed $500 for each violation. The district attorney for the county in which the violation occurs may bring an action in the circuit court for the county to recover the civil penalty set forth in this subsection.

(4) This section does not:

(a) Preempt a local government from enacting an ordinance, rule or resolution, or from taking other legislative action, that imposes requirements or prohibitions that are more stringent than the requirements and prohibitions set forth in this section; or

(b) Prohibit a retail pet store from cooperating with an animal rescue entity to display on the premises of the retail pet store pet animals that the animal rescue entity offers for adoption if:

(A) The retail pet store does not have an ownership interest in any pet animal displayed or offered for adoption on the retail pet store’s premises; and

(B) The retail pet store does not receive compensation for the use of the retail pet store’s premises for the purpose described in this paragraph.