(1) Unless gross negligence can be shown, the provisions of ORS 167.315 to 167.333, other than the provisions of ORS 167.332, do not apply to: (a) The treatment of livestock being transported by owner or common carrier; (b) Animals involved in rodeos or similar exhibitions; (c) Commercially grown poultry; (d) Animals subject to good animal husbandry practices; (e) The killing of livestock according to the provisions of ORS 603.065; (f) Animals subject to good veterinary practices as described in ORS 686.030; (g) Lawful fishing, hunting and trapping activities; (h) Wildlife management practices under color of law; (i) Lawful scientific or agricultural research or teaching that involves the use of animals; (j) Reasonable activities undertaken in connection with the control of vermin or pests; and (k) Reasonable handling and training techniques. (2) The provisions of ORS 167.323 and 167.324 do not apply to any exemption listed in subsection (1) of this section or to: (a) Any activity undertaken in the course of bona fide law enforcement activity; (b) Any activity necessary to the proper functioning of the criminal justice system; (c) The disclosure of a visual recording of an act described in ORS 167.322 (1)(a) or (b): (A) In the course of reporting conduct to a law enforcement agency; or (B) If the disclosure serves a lawful public interest; (d) Obtaining, viewing or possessing a visual recording of an act described in ORS 167.322 (1)(a) or (b) as part of a bona fide treatment program for sexual offenders; or (e) A public library, as defined in ORS 357.400, or a library exempt from taxation under ORS 307.090 or 307.130.
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