Section 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.Amended by 2013 Ch. 180, § 50, eff. 5/16/2013, op. 1/1/2014.Amended by 2012 Ch. 67, § 17, eff. 3/27/2012. 2003 c. 275, § 2; 2011 c. 506, § 45 686.450 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.