Exemption from ORS 167.315 to 167.333.

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(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. [1985 c.662 §6; 1995 c.663 §4; 2001 c.926 §10a; 2018 c.19 §4]


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