Oregon Statutes - Chapter 167 - Offenses Against Public Health, Decency and Animals - Section 167.322 - Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree.

(1) A person commits the crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree if the person:

(a) Maliciously kills an animal; or

(b) Intentionally or knowingly tortures an animal.

(2) Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Maliciously” means intentionally acting with a depravity of mind and reckless and wanton disregard of life.

(b) “Torture” means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain. [1995 c.663 §2; 2001 c.926 §9]

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