ORS § 609.652

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024

Section 609.652 - Definitions for ORS 609.654

As used in ORS 609.654:

(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 county or municipal animal control agency that employs sworn officers.

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

(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, 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.

(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.

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

(t) A member of the Legislative Assembly.

ORS 609.652

Amended by 2023 Ch. 554, § 55, eff. 7/31/2023, op. 7/1/2023.

Amended by 2022 Ch. 27, § 18, eff. 3/9/2022, op. 1/1/2023.

Amended by 2016 Ch. 106, § 54, eff. 4/4/2016, op. 7/1/2016.

Amended by 2015 Ch. 736, § 105, eff. 7/20/2015, op. 1/1/2016.

Amended by 2013 Ch. 624, § 35, eff. 7/19/2013, op. 7/1/2013.

Amended by 2013 Ch. 623, § 20, eff. 7/19/2013, op. 7/1/2013.

Amended by 2013 Ch. 180, § 48, eff. 5/16/2013, op. 1/1/2014.

Amended by 2012 Ch. 67, § 15, eff. 3/27/2012.

Amended by 2012 Ch. 37, § 66, eff. 3/6/2012, op. 7/1/2012.

2007 c. 731, § 2; 2009 c. 442, § 42; 2009 c. 595, § 990; 2011 c. 506, § 44; 2011 c. 703, § 43