As used in ORS § 609.305 to 609.355 and 609.992, ‘exotic animal’ means:

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(1) Any member of the family Felidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Felis catus (domestic cat);

(2) Any nonhuman primate;

(3) Any nonwolf member of the family Canidae not indigenous to Oregon, except the species Canis familiaris (domestic dog);

(4) Any bear, except the black bear (Ursus americanus); and

(5) Any member of the order Crocodylia. [1985 c.437 § 2; 1999 c.699 § 3; 2009 c.492 § 1]