As used in ORS § 609.654:

(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 or municipal police department.

(b) A police department established by a university under ORS § 352.121 or 353.125.

(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 that employs humane special agents commissioned under ORS § 181A.340.

(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, 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 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.

(s) A child care provider registered or certified under ORS § 329A.250 to 329A.450.

(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; 2021 c.631 § 60; 2022 c.27 § 18; 2023 c.554 § 55]