Section 686.450 – Definitions.
As used in ORS 686.450 to 686.465 and 686.990 (3): (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 […]
Section 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 […]
Section 686.460 – Duty of law enforcement agency after receiving report of aggravated animal abuse.
(1) A law enforcement agency receiving a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse pursuant to ORS 609.654 or 686.455 shall investigate the nature and cause of the suspected aggravated animal abuse. (2) If the law enforcement agency finds reasonable cause to believe that aggravated animal abuse has occurred, the law enforcement agency shall process the […]
Section 686.260 – Investigation of violations; rules; informing district attorney or Attorney General.
(1) Upon the complaint of any resident of this state, or upon the board’s own initiative, the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may investigate any alleged violation of this chapter. (2) While conducting an investigation, the board may: (a) Take evidence; (b) Take depositions of witnesses, including the deposition of the person who is […]
Section 686.465 – Immunity for reporting in good faith.
A veterinarian who acts in good faith and has reasonable grounds for making a report of suspected aggravated animal abuse under ORS 686.455 is not liable in any civil or criminal proceeding brought as a result of making the report. [2003 c.275 §5] Note: See note under 686.450.
Section 686.270 – Injunction against violations.
If at any time the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board concludes that any person is violating the Oregon veterinary medical laws the board may, in its own name, bring an action to enjoin that person from continuing such practice. The action shall be commenced and prosecuted in the same manner as an action not […]
Section 686.470 – Duty to report prohibited conduct.
Unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit disclosure, a person licensed or certified under this chapter who has reasonable cause to believe that a licensee of another board has engaged in prohibited conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 shall report the prohibited conduct in the manner provided […]
Section 686.280
[Renumbered 686.245]
Section 686.510 – Euthanasia Task Force; fees; use of fees.
The Oregon State Veterinary Medical Examining Board may establish a certified Euthanasia Task Force and may assess application and certification fees against certified euthanasia technicians and their employers. The fees so assessed are continuously appropriated to the board to support activities of the task force. [1987 c.651 §10]
Section 686.290 – Courts having jurisdiction.
Justice courts and circuit courts have concurrent jurisdiction of prosecutions for the violation of this chapter. [Amended by 1979 c.562 §31; 1993 c.491 §11]