Oregon Statutes 167.335 – Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, unless gross negligence can be shown, the provisions of ORS § 167.315 to 167.333 do not apply to:
(a) The treatment of livestock being transported by owner or common carrier;
(b) Animals involved in rodeos or similar exhibitions;
(c) Commercially grown poultry;
(d) Animals subject to good animal husbandry practices;
(e) The killing of livestock according to the provisions of ORS § 603.065;
(f) Animals subject to good veterinary practices as described in ORS § 686.030;
(g) Lawful fishing, hunting and trapping activities;
(h) Wildlife management practices under color of law;
(i) Lawful scientific or agricultural research or teaching that involves the use of animals;
(j) Reasonable activities undertaken in connection with the control of vermin or pests; and
(k) Reasonable handling and training techniques.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not create an exemption from ORS § 167.332. [1985 c.662 § 6; 1995 c.663 § 4; 2001 c.926 § 10a; 2018 c.19 § 4]