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 sheriffs 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. 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.
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