Or. Admin. Code § 635-049-0135

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 635-049-0135 - General Requirements for Holding Cervids

NOTE: This section establishes general requirements applicable to all cervid holders. The sections governing Type 1 and Type 2 cervid licenses impose additional, more specific requirements concerning particular aspects of cervid holding

(1) A holder must treat captive cervids in a humane manner, and provide food and water in sufficient quantity and quality to maintain the cervids in a healthy condition. In addition, the holder must comply with ORS 167.310 through 167.340 inclusive (concerning humane treatment of animals) and any applicable requirements concerning water quality.

(2) A holder must maintain cervid holding facilities in a sanitary condition and provide adequate room for exercise.

(3) A holder must ensure that cervid holding facilities, including vegetation management and individual pasture and paddock size, allow daily, ground level observation of all cervids. "Ground level observation" does not necessarily require a single observation point. In addition to any applicable fencing standards under these rules, the following requirements apply:

(a) Maximum facility size is 300 contiguous acres, unless a facility plan has been approved by the Director as an exemption.

(b) A holder's facility must prevent ingress of wild cervids into the facility and egress of captive cervids from the facility, plus maintain complete separation of captive and wild cervids at all times.

(4) Holders must ensure that facility enclosures include handling facilities adequate to gather and hold cervids safely and efficiently for inspection, testing or quarantine.

(5) Each license authorizes only one facility. Satellite facilities are not allowed.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-049-0135

DFW 52-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-28-08

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 497.228, 498.002, 498.019, 498.052 & 174.106

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.012, 496.138, 496.146, 496.162, 497.228, 498.002, 498.019, 498.052 & 174.106