(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]

See note under 686.450.