Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 167.335 - Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, unless gross negligence can be shown, the provisions of ORS 167.315 to 167.333 do not apply to: (a) The treatment of livestock being transported by owner or common carrier;(b) Animals involved in rodeos or similar exhibitions;(c) Commercially grown poultry;(d) Animals subject to good animal husbandry practices;(e) The killing of livestock according to the provisions of ORS 603.065;(f) Animals subject to good veterinary practices as described in ORS 686.030;(g) Lawful fishing, hunting and trapping activities;(h) Wildlife management practices under color of law;(i) Lawful scientific or agricultural research or teaching that involves the use of animals;(j) Reasonable activities undertaken in connection with the control of vermin or pests; and(k) Reasonable handling and training techniques.(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not create an exemption from ORS 167.332.Amended by 2018 Ch. 19, § 4, eff. 1/1/2019.1985 c.662 §6; 1995 c.663 §4; 2001 c.926 §10aSection 5 of the 2024 amending legislation provides that the amendments to ORS 167.322 by section 4 of the 2024 Act do not affect the application of the exceptions in ORS 167.335.