Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 181A.345 (2026)

Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency; notice required of allegation of abuse of commission

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181A.345 Humane special agents to enforce animal welfare laws under direction of law enforcement agency; notice required of allegation of abuse of commission. (1) A humane special agent shall work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies in enforcing animal welfare laws and shall defer to the direction of a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the commission of a violation of animal welfare laws.

(2) If a law enforcement agency or a humane investigation agency learns of an allegation that a humane special agent has abused the agent’s commission, or otherwise has reasonable cause to believe that the commission of a humane special agent is subject to suspension or revocation under ORS 181A.340 (3), the agency shall promptly notify the Superintendent of State Police.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) “Animal welfare laws” and “humane investigation agency” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 181A.340.

(b) “Humane special agent” means a person who is commissioned under ORS 181A.340 and is engaged in the enforcement of animal welfare laws.

(c) “Law enforcement agency” includes the Department of State Police, a county sheriff’s office, a district attorney’s office and a municipal police department. [Formerly 181.435]

Note: 181A.345 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2016–2016 · leading case: State v. Newcomb, 375 P.3d 434 (Or. 2016).

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State v. Newcomb, 375 P.3d 434 (Or. 2016). “340 (2013) (providing for “humane special agents” who may be certified as police officers); ORS 181A.345 (2013) (humane special agents shall work in cooperation with law enforcement agencies to enforce animal welfare laws).”

State v. Newcomb (Or. 2016). “340 (2013) (providing for “humane special agents” who may be certified as police officers); ORS 181A.345 (2013) (humane special agents shall work in cooperation with law enforcement agencies to enforce animal welfare laws).”

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