ORS 609.652
Definitions for ORS 609.654


As used in ORS 609.654 (Public or private official reporting of aggravated animal abuse):

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322 (Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree).

(b)

“Aggravated animal abuse” does not include:

(A)

Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310 (Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351); or

(B)

Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335 (Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333).

(2)

“Law enforcement agency” means:

(a)

Any city or municipal police department.

(b)

A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers).

(c)

Any county sheriff’s office.

(d)

The Oregon State Police.

(e)

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

(f)

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

(3)

“Public or private official” means:

(a)

A physician, including any intern or resident.

(b)

A dentist.

(c)

A school employee.

(d)

A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.

(e)

An employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Early Learning Division, Youth Development Division, Office of Child Care, 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 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

(f)

A peace officer.

(g)

A psychologist.

(h)

A member of the clergy.

(i)

A regulated social worker.

(j)

An optometrist.

(k)

A chiropractor.

(L)

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

(m)

An attorney.

(n)

A naturopathic physician.

(o)

A licensed professional counselor.

(p)

A licensed marriage and family therapist.

(q)

A firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

(r)

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

(s)

A child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030 and 329A.250 to 329A.450) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility).

(t)

A member of the Legislative Assembly. [2007 c.731 §2; 2009 c.442 §42; 2009 c.595 §990; 2011 c.506 §44; 2011 c.703 §43; 2012 c.37 §66; 2012 c.67 §15; 2013 c.180 §48; 2013 c.623 §20; 2013 c.624 §35; 2015 c.736 §105; 2016 c.106 §54]
Note: The amendments to 609.652 (Definitions for ORS 609.654) by section 60, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative January 1, 2023. See section 64, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after January 1, 2023, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
609.652 (Definitions for ORS 609.654). As used in ORS 609.654 (Public or private official reporting of aggravated animal abuse):

(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

“Aggravated animal abuse” means any animal abuse as described in ORS 167.322 (Aggravated animal abuse in the first degree).

(b)

“Aggravated animal abuse” does not include:

(A)

Good animal husbandry, as defined in ORS 167.310 (Definitions for ORS 167.310 to 167.351); or

(B)

Any exemption listed in ORS 167.335 (Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333).

(2)

“Law enforcement agency” means:

(a)

Any city or municipal police department.

(b)

A police department established by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers).

(c)

Any county sheriff’s office.

(d)

The Oregon State Police.

(e)

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

(f)

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

(3)

“Public or private official” means:

(a)

A physician, including any intern or resident.

(b)

A dentist.

(c)

A school employee.

(d)

A licensed practical nurse or registered nurse.

(e)

An employee of the Department of Human Services, Oregon Health Authority, Department of Early Learning and Care, Youth Development Division, Office of Child Care, 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 (Definitions for ORS 418.205 to 418.327, 418.330, 418.470, 418.475, 418.950 to 418.970 and 418.992 to 418.998) or an alcohol and drug treatment program.

(f)

A peace officer.

(g)

A psychologist.

(h)

A member of the clergy.

(i)

A regulated social worker.

(j)

An optometrist.

(k)

A chiropractor.

(L)

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

(m)

An attorney.

(n)

A naturopathic physician.

(o)

A licensed professional counselor.

(p)

A licensed marriage and family therapist.

(q)

A firefighter or emergency medical services provider.

(r)

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

(s)

A child care provider registered or certified under ORS 329A.030 (Central Background Registry) and 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030 and 329A.250 to 329A.450) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility).

(t)

A member of the Legislative Assembly.

Source: Section 609.652 — Definitions for ORS 609.654, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors609.­html.

609.015
Application of ORS 609.030 and 609.035 to 609.110
609.020
Dogs as personal property
609.030
Establishing dog control district
609.035
Definitions for ORS 609.035 to 609.110 and 609.990
609.060
Notice of county prohibition on dogs running at large
609.090
Impounding certain dogs
609.093
Considerations prior to disposing of chasing, menacing or biting dog
609.095
Dog as public nuisance
609.098
Maintaining dangerous dog
609.100
Dog licenses, tags and fees
609.105
Exemption for assistance animals
609.110
Dog License Fund
609.115
Liability for injury or property damage caused by potentially dangerous dog
609.125
Definition of “livestock.”
609.135
Applicability of ORS 609.156, 609.162 and 609.168
609.140
Right of action by owner of damaged livestock
609.150
Right to kill dog that harms or chases livestock
609.153
Dog owner education program
609.155
Impoundment for harming or chasing livestock
609.156
Opportunity to request hearing
609.158
Hearing process
609.161
Disputable presumption that dog harms or chases livestock
609.162
Guidelines for imposing remedial measures, civil penalties or other sanctions
609.163
Enhanced civil penalties for habitual violators
609.165
Judicial review of county determination
609.166
Record of penalized owners
609.167
Conversion of civil penalty into lien
609.168
Microchip identification of dog
609.169
Keeping dog with knowledge that it has harmed livestock
609.170
Claim by owner of livestock
609.180
Hearing and payment of claims
609.190
Subrogation of county paying claim
609.205
Prohibitions against keeping of wild or exotic animals
609.305
“Exotic animal” defined
609.309
Policy on exotic animals
609.312
Seller to provide buyer with informational material
609.325
Conditions for keeping exotic animal
609.329
Liability for escape or injury
609.335
Department rules regulating keeping of exotic animals
609.341
Permit requirement for keeping of exotic animal
609.345
Exceptions to permit requirement
609.351
Issuance and renewal of exotic animal permit
609.355
Issuance of permit upon lapse of federal license or registration
609.405
Requirement for destroying dogs and cats
609.410
Disposition of dogs and cats by research facility
609.411
Preemption of ORS 609.410
609.415
Animal rescue entities
609.420
Investigation and inspection of animal rescue entity
609.500
Definitions for ORS 609.500 to 609.520 and 609.994
609.505
Unlawfully obtaining dog or cat
609.510
Animal dealers required to keep records
609.515
Required period of possession of animal by dealer
609.520
Inspection of dealer records
609.650
Legislative findings
609.652
Definitions for ORS 609.654
609.654
Public or private official reporting of aggravated animal abuse
609.656
Regulated social worker reporting of abuse or neglect
609.805
Misrepresentation of pedigree
609.815
On-site individuals for locations where numerous dogs are kept
609.990
Penalties for ORS 609.060, 609.095, 609.098, 609.100, 609.169 and 609.405
609.992
Penalties for ORS 609.341
609.994
Penalties for ORS 609.510 to 609.520
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