(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Nonambulatory” means unable to stand or walk unassisted.
(b) “Livestock auction market” has the meaning given that term in ORS 599.205.
(2) A person commits the crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock if the person knowingly delivers or accepts delivery of a nonambulatory livestock animal at a livestock auction market. This subsection does not apply to the delivery to, or acceptance by, a licensed veterinarian at a livestock auction market for the purpose of humanely euthanizing or providing appropriate medical care to the animal.
(3) The crime of trading in nonambulatory livestock is a Class A misdemeanor.