ORS 609.652 Definitions for ORS 609.654

As used in ORS 609.654:

“Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322.

“Aggravated animal abuse” does not include:

Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310; or

Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335.

“Law enforcement agency” means:

Any city or municipal police department.

A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 or 353.125.

Any county sheriff’s office.

The Oregon State Police.

A law enforcement division of a county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.

A humane investigation agency as defined in ORS 181A.340 that employs humane special agents commissioned under ORS 181A.340.

“Public or private official” means:

A physician, including any intern or resident.

A dentist.

A school employee.

A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.

An employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Early Learning and Care, Youth Development Division, the Oregon Youth Authority, a local health department, a community mental health program, a community developmental disabilities program, a county juvenile department, a child-caring agency as defined in ORS 418.205 or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

A peace officer.

A psychologist.

A member of the clergy.

A regulated social worker.

An optometrist.

A chiropractor.

A certified provider of foster care, or an employee thereof.

An attorney.

A naturopathic physician.

A licensed professional counselor.

A licensed marriage and family therapist.

A firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

A court appointed special advocate, as defined in ORS 419A.004.

A child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.250 to 329A.450.

A member of the Legislative Assembly.