Or. Rev. Stat. § 686.450 (2026)

      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) 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]

      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.