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Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.652 (2026)

Definitions for ORS 609.654

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      609.652 Definitions for ORS 609.654. As used in ORS 609.654:

      (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 county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.

      (f) A humane investigation agency as defined in ORS 181A.340 that employs humane special agents commissioned under ORS 181A.340.

      (3) “Public or private official” means:

      (a) A physician, including any intern or resident.

      (b) A dentist.

      (c) A school employee.

      (d) A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.

      (e) An employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Early Learning and Care, Youth Development Division, the Oregon Youth Authority, a local health department, a community mental health program, a community developmental disabilities program, a county juvenile department, a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

      (f) A peace officer.

      (g) A psychologist.

      (h) A member of the clergy.

      (i) A regulated social worker.

      (j) An optometrist.

      (k) A chiropractor.

      (L) A certified provider of foster care, or an employee thereof.

      (m) An attorney.

      (n) A naturopathic physician.

      (o) A licensed professional counselor.

      (p) A licensed marriage and family therapist.

      (q) A firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

      (r) A court appointed special advocate, as defined in ORS 419A.004.

      (s) A child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.250 to 329A.450.

      (t) A member of the Legislative Assembly. [2007 c.731 §2; 2009 c.442 §42; 2009 c.595 §990; 2011 c.506 §44; 2011 c.703 §43; 2012 c.37 §66; 2012 c.67 §15; 2013 c.180 §48; 2013 c.623 §20; 2013 c.624 §35; 2015 c.736 §105; 2016 c.106 §54; 2021 c.631 §60; 2022 c.27 §18; 2023 c.554 §55]

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). “610 (12)(b) (“law enforcement unit” for purposes of public safety standards and training includes private, nonprofit animal care agency that maintains animal investigation unit); ORS 609.652(2)(d) (“law enforcement agency” for purposes of animal abuse reporting laws includes…”
State v. Newcomb (Or. 2016). “610(12)(b) (“law enforce- ment unit” for purposes of public safety standards and training includes private, nonprofit animal care agency that maintains animal investigation unit); ORS 609.652(2)(d) (“law enforcement agency” for purposes of animal abuse report- ing laws includes…”
Or. Rev. Stat. § 609.652(2)(d): 2 cases
State v. Newcomb, 375 P.3d 434 (Or. 2016). “610 (12)(b) (“law enforcement unit” for purposes of public safety standards and training includes private, nonprofit animal care agency that maintains animal investigation unit); ORS 609.652(2)(d) (“law enforcement agency” for purposes of animal abuse reporting laws includes…”
State v. Newcomb (Or. 2016). “610(12)(b) (“law enforce- ment unit” for purposes of public safety standards and training includes private, nonprofit animal care agency that maintains animal investigation unit); ORS 609.652(2)(d) (“law enforcement agency” for purposes of animal abuse report- ing laws includes…”
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