Oregon Statutes - Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians - Section 686.460 - Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse.

(1) A law enforcement agency receiving a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse pursuant to ORS 609.654 or 686.455 shall investigate the nature and cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse.

(2) If the law enforcement agency finds reasonable cause to believe that aggravated animal abuse has occurred, the law enforcement agency shall process the case in the same manner as any other criminal investigation. [2003 c.275 §4; 2007 c.731 §5]

Note: See note under 686.450.

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