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The PEACE Act, also known as Initiative Petition 28, would outlaw hunting, fishing and a host of other things, including cattle ranching, according to critics. So far, backers of this measure have allegedly gathered about 105,000 of the required 117,173 valid signatures, which must be turned in by July 2. Here is an excerpt from the 10-page measure:
(a) [The treatment of livestock being transported by owner or common carrier;]Situations of self-defense when it is necessary to defend against the threat of immediate harm to oneself, to other humans, or to other animals;[(b) Animals involved in rodeos or similar exhibitions;]
[(c) Commercially grown poultry;]
[(d) Animals subject to good animal husbandry practices;]
[(e) The killing of livestock according to the provisions of ORS 603.065 (Slaughter methods);]
[(f)] (b) Animals subject to good veterinary practices as described in ORS 686.030 (Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine)[;].
[(g) Lawful fishing, hunting and trapping activities;]
[(h) Wildlife management practices under color of law;]
[(i) Lawful scientific or agricultural research or teaching that involves the use of animals;]
[(j) Reasonable activities undertaken in connection with the control of vermin or pests; and]
[(k) Reasonable handling and training techniques.]”
As explained by Kevin Starrett at the Oregon Firearms Federation, everything in italics would be stricken from current law.
Hunting in Oregon’s Crosshairs as ‘Animal Cruelty’ Initiative Nears Ballot Requirement
The PEACE Act, also known as Initiative Petition 28, would outlaw hunting, fishing and a host of other things, including cattle ranching, according to critics. So far, backers of this measure have allegedly gathered about 105,000 signatures.