{"data":{"id":"us-or/ors-167.343","jurisdiction":"us-or","citation":"ORS 167.343","heading":"Unlawful tethering.","body":"(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful tethering if the person tethers a domestic animal in the person’s custody or control:\n      (a) With a tether that is not a reasonable length given the size of the domestic animal and available space and that allows the domestic animal to become entangled in a manner that risks the health or safety of the domestic animal;\n      (b) With a collar that pinches or chokes the domestic animal when pulled;\n      (c) For more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period; or\n      (d) For more than 15 hours in a 24-hour period if the tether is attached to a running line, pulley or trolley system.\n      (2) A person does not violate this section if the person tethers a domestic animal:\n      (a) While the domestic animal remains in the physical presence of the person who owns, possesses, controls or otherwise has charge of the domestic animal;\n      (b) Pursuant to the requirements of a campground or other recreational area;\n      (c) For the purpose of engaging in an activity that requires licensure in this state, including but not limited to hunting;\n      (d) To allow the person to transport the domestic animal; or\n      (e) That is a dog kept for herding, protecting livestock or dogsledding.\n      (3) Unlawful tethering is a Class B violation.","path":["04 - Criminal Procedure, Crimes","16. Crimes and Punishments","Chapter 167 — Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals"],"source_url":"https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.html","current_through":"2025 Edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T23:50:11Z","sha256":"0eeb24258f5f0b22441936bc9af21da3ec31617e537f680ac87e6c9f70b1b06f","source_id":"us-or","stale":false,"prev":"us-or/ors-167.341","next":"us-or/ors-167.344"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}