Oregon Statutes 686.450 – Definitions
As used in ORS § 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3):
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 686.450
- City: includes any incorporated village or town. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(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]
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.