§90.01 Definitions

For the purpose of §§90.03 through 90.05 only, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

• Persons. Any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other legally identifiable group, whether he or it is acting for himself or itself or as the clerk, servant, employee or agent of another.
• Premises Open to the Public. Has the same meaning as that set forth in ORS 801.400.

(Ord. 1976, passed 10-26-98)

§90.02 Animals Running at Large Prohibited

No person, persons or corporation owning or having possession or control of any livestock or poultry shall allow the livestock or poultry to run at large or to be or remain at large upon the streets, sidewalks, public grounds or unfenced lots or grounds within the limits of the city. Hereafter in this chapter whenever the word “animal” or “animals” is used it shall mean and include any and all kinds of livestock or poultry.

(Ord. 4, passed 8-7-07; Am. Ord. 366, passed 9-11-57)

§90.03 Vehicles Injuring Animals

Any person operating a vehicle as defined by the motor vehicle laws of Oregon, upon any premises open to the public, who shall run over, strike, injure, maim or kill any animal shall immediately stop and render aid to the animal, if injured, or provide for the disposition of the carcass, if the animal be killed. If it is a domestic animal, the person shall make due and diligent inquiry to determine the owner of such and, if located, shall notify him of the occurrence.

(Ord. 1976, passed 10-26-98) Penalty, see § 90.99

§90.04 Killing of Birds

It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge any firearm, air gun, blow gun or other similar device, or throw any missile at any non-game bird with the intent to injure or kill the same.

(Ord. 1976, passed 10-26-98) Penalty, see § 90.99

Cross-reference:

Discharging of firearms, see §130.31

§90.05 Removal of Animal Carcasses

It shall be unlawful for any person to suffer or permit the carcass of any animal owned by them to remain upon any premises open to the public, and no person who is the owner or occupant of any property shall suffer or permit the carcass of any animal to remain thereon. It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant forthwith to cause the carcass to be disposed of in a manner approved by law.

(Ord. 1976, passed 10-26-98) Penalty, see § 90.99