Oregon Code § 686.460·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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 case in the
same manner as any other criminal investigation. [2003 c.275 §4; 2007 c.731 §5]
Note:
See note under 686.450.
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 686.460
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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