(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:\n(a) The treatment of livestock being transported by owner or common carrier;\n(b) Animals involved in rodeos or similar exhibitions;\n(c) Commercially grown poultry;\n(d) Animals subject to good animal husbandry practices;\n(e) The killing of livestock according to the provisions of ORS 603.065;\n(f) Animals subject to good veterinary practices as described in ORS 686.030;\n(g) Lawful fishing, hunting and trapping activities;\n(h) Wildlife management practices under color of law;\n(i) Lawful scientific or agricultural research or teaching that involves the use of animals;\n(j) Reasonable activities undertaken in connection with the control of vermin or pests; and\n(k) Reasonable handling and training techniques.\n(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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