(1) A humane special agent shall work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies in enforcing animal welfare laws and shall defer to the direction of a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the commission of a violation of animal welfare laws.\n(2) If a law enforcement agency or a humane investigation agency learns of an allegation that a humane special agent has abused the agent’s commission, or otherwise has reasonable cause to believe that the commission of a humane special agent is subject to suspension or revocation under ORS 181A.340 (3), the agency shall promptly notify the Superintendent of State Police.\n(3) As used in this section:\n(a) 'Animal welfare laws' and 'humane investigation agency' have the meanings given those terms in ORS 181A.340.\n(b) 'Humane special agent' means a person who is commissioned under ORS 181A.340 and is engaged in the enforcement of animal welfare laws.\n(c) 'Law enforcement agency' includes the Department of State Police, a county sheriff’s office, a district attorney’s office and a municipal police department. [Formerly 181.435]\nNote:\n181A.345 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part riff’s office, a district attorney’s office and a municipal police department. [Formerly 181.435]\nNote:\n181A.345 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 181A or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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