ORS 686.455
Duty to report aggravated animal abuse

(1)

A veterinarian who has reasonable cause to believe that an animal with which the veterinarian has come in contact has suffered aggravated animal abuse, or that any person with whom the veterinarian has come in contact has committed aggravated animal abuse, shall immediately report the suspected aggravated animal abuse in the manner prescribed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2)

A report of suspected aggravated animal abuse required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made to a law enforcement agency, either orally or in writing, and shall include, if known:

(a)

The name and description of each animal involved;

(b)

The address and telephone number of the owner or other person responsible for the care of the animal;

(c)

The nature and extent of the suspected aggravated animal abuse;

(d)

Any evidence of previous aggravated animal abuse;

(e)

Any explanation given for the suspected aggravated animal abuse; and

(f)

Any other information that the person making the report believes may be helpful in establishing the cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse or the identity of the person causing the aggravated animal abuse. [2003 c.275 §3]
Note: See note under 686.450 (Definitions).

Source: Section 686.455 — Duty to report aggravated animal abuse, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors686.­html.

686.010
Definitions 686.020
License required to practice veterinary medicine 686.030
Acts constituting practice of veterinary medicine 686.040
Application of ORS 686.020 (1)(a) 686.045
Qualifications for license 686.055
Application for license 686.065
Issuance of temporary license to certain applicants 686.075
Examination of applicants 686.085
Serving internship before being eligible for license 686.095
Issuance of licenses 686.110
Renewal of licenses or permits 686.120
Grounds for discipline 686.130
“Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” defined 686.132
Grounds for refusal to issue or renew license or permit 686.135
License or permit denial and discipline procedures 686.150
Disciplinary sanctions 686.155
Fine for administrative or clerical violation of law or rule 686.160
Reapplication after license withheld or revoked 686.170
Appointment of committee to investigate alleged violations of chapter 686.210
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board 686.220
Officers 686.230
Compensation and expenses of members 686.240
Employment of investigator and other employees 686.246
Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board Account 686.255
Fees 686.260
Investigation of violations 686.270
Injunction against violations 686.290
Courts having jurisdiction 686.360
Duties that may be performed by veterinary technician 686.370
Examination for license 686.375
Veterinary technician license 686.410
Continuing education required 686.420
Notice of license expiration 686.435
Removal of domestic animal from veterinary facility 686.440
Immunity from civil liability for emergency treatment 686.442
Legislative findings 686.445
Reporting of abandoned, neglected or abused animals 686.450
Definitions 686.455
Duty to report aggravated animal abuse 686.460
Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse 686.465
Immunity for reporting in good faith 686.470
Duty to report prohibited conduct 686.510
Euthanasia Task Force 686.600
Requirements for veterinary facility 686.990
Penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 686.455’s source at oregon​.gov