Bill > HB2557

This bill makes it illegal to raise octopus for human consumption or participate in selling octopus raised for human consumption in Oregon. Specifically, the legislation prohibits individuals from both breeding octopus intended to be eaten and engaging in any commercial activities involving the sale of such octopus. However, the bill includes two key exceptions: people can raise octopus for keeping as pets and for laboratory research purposes, as defined in existing Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS). Any violation of these provisions would be subject to civil penalties outlined in ORS 496.146 (21). The bill is designed to be added to Oregon's existing wildlife laws, suggesting a potential animal welfare or conservation motivation behind restricting octopus farming and commercial trade for food purposes. The legislation appears unique in specifically targeting octopus cultivation and sale, which may reflect emerging concerns about the treatment or sustainability of octopus farming.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2557