Oregon Statutes - Chapter 686 - Veterinarians; Veterinary Technicians - Section 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) Any county sheriff’s office.

(c) The Oregon State Police.

(d) A law enforcement division of a humane society in Oregon that employs special agents authorized under ORS 131.805.

(e) 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]

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.

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