ORS 686.450: Definitions.

As used in ORS 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3): (1)(a) “Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322. (b) “Aggravated animal abuse” does not include: (A) Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310; or (B) Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means: (a) Any city or municipal police department. (b) A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 or 353.125. (c) Any county sheriff’s office. (d) The Oregon State Police. (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. (f) A law enforcement division of a county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers. (3) “Veterinarian” means a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine under ORS chapter 686. [2003 c.275 §2; 2011 c.506 §45; 2012 c.67 §17; 2013 c.180 §50]