Oregon Statutes 821.260 – Hunting or harassing animals from snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty
(1) A person commits the offense of hunting or harassing animals from a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle if the person does any of the following:
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 821.260
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Operates a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle in a manner so as to run down, harass, chase or annoy any game animals or birds or domestic animals.
(b) Hunts from a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle.
(2) This section does not apply to:
(a) Officers of the State Fish and Wildlife Commission.
(b) Persons under contract to the commission in the performance of their official duties.
(c) Individuals who have secured a permit from the commission for purposes of research and study.
(3) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, operators or owners of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle may be liable as provided under ORS § 821.310.
(4) The offense described in this section, hunting or harassing animals from a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 § 731; 1985 c.16 § 353; 1985 c.393 § 47; 1985 c.459 § 33; 1987 c.587 § 16; 1989 c.991 § 16a]
[1983 c.338 § 732; 1985 c.393 § 48; 1985 c.459 § 34; repealed by 1987 c.587 § 21]