ORS 609.652
Definitions for ORS 609.654
Amended by HB 4005
Effective since March 9, 2022
Relating to early childhood; creating new provisions; amending ORS 307.480, 315.208, 327.274, 329A.010, 329A.030, 329A.120, 329A.135, 329A.250, 329A.270, 329A.310, 329A.500, 329A.992, 419B.005, 419B.035, 433.235, 609.652, 742.260 and 825.017 and section 5, chapter 576, Oregon Laws 2021, and sections 10 and 64, chapter 631, Oregon Laws 2021; and declaring an emergency.
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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](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.
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