Section 167.322 - Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree(1) A person commits the crime of aggravated animal abuse in the first degree if the person: (a) Maliciously kills an animal; or(b) Intentionally or knowingly tortures an animal.(2) Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree is a Class C felony and the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify the offense as crime category 6 of the sentencing guidelines grid.(3) As used in this section:(a) "Maliciously" means intentionally acting with a depravity of mind and reckless and wanton disregard of life.(b) "Torture" means an action taken for the primary purpose of inflicting pain.Amended by 2013 Ch. 719,§ 3, eff. 7/29/2013.1995 c.663 §2; 2001 c.926 §9