As used in ORS 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3):

1. (1)

   1. (a) “Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322.

   2. (b) “Aggravated animal abuse” does not include:

      1. (A) Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310; or
      2. (B) Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335.

2. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means:

   1. (a) Any city or municipal police department.
   2. (b) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 or 353.125.
   3. (c) Any county sheriff’s office.
   4. (d) The Oregon State Police.
   5. (e) A law enforcement division of a humane society in Oregon that employs special agents authorized under ORS 131.805 or humane special agents commissioned under ORS 181A.340.
   6. (f) A law enforcement division of a county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.
3. (3) “Veterinarian” means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under ORS chapter 686.

Note: 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 686 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[2003 c.275 §2; 2011 c.506 §45; 2012 c.67 §17; 2013 c.180 §50]