Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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608.010[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.015Civil liability for animals trespassing on adequately fenced land situated on open range 608.020[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.030[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.040[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.050[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.060[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.070[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.080[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.210[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.220[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.230[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.240[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.250[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.260[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.270[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.310Erecting and maintaining fences, crossings, gates and cattle guards; rules 608.320Penalty for railroad refusing or failing to maintain fences, gates and guards 608.330Leaving gate open 608.340Liability of railroad for killing or injuring stock 608.350Fences sufficient to relieve railroad of liability 608.360When railroad’s negligence is presumed; contributory negligence and willful intent as defense 608.370Service of process on agent 608.380Notice of stock injured or killed 608.390Notifying brand inspector 608.400Inspection of injured livestock and notice to owner 608.510Fencing against hogs 608.520[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.530[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.540[Repealed by 1957 c.476 §4] 608.990Penalties

Chapter 608 — Fences to Prevent Damage by or to Animals

ORS 608.320 Penalty for railroad refusing or failing to maintain fences, gates and guards

(1)

Any person shall forfeit and pay into the State Treasury the sum of $100 for each mile of fence on either side of a railroad, or for each farm crossing, gate or cattle guard which the person fails, neglects or refuses to erect and maintain in violation of ORS 608.310. This shall be recovered as other penalties are recovered and paid into the State Treasury.

(2)

If a person neglects or refuses to comply with ORS 608.310 to 608.330, the Attorney General or prosecuting attorney of the proper county may, by mandamus, compel compliance with such sections.

(3)

The provisions of ORS 608.310 to 608.330 are cumulative to existing remedies.

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