Iowa HF2190 establishes proof of ownership requirements for dogs and penalties for misrepresentation.

Iowa HF2190 amends the Code to specify that a dog under six months of age is deemed property, and proof of ownership can be shown by any method listed in the bill. For dogs over six months of age, proof of ownership must be shown to deem the dog property, which can be a valid rabies vaccination tag, tattoo, microchip, receipt, contract, medical records, or other documented history of ownership. In legal disputes over ownership, the person with proof of ownership is presumed to be the owner, and this presumption can only be overcome by a preponderance of evidence.

Iowa HF2190 establishes proof of ownership requirements for dogs and penalties for misrepresentation.

Iowa HF2190 amends the Code to specify that a dog under six months of age is deemed property, and proof of ownership can be shown by any method listed in the bill. For dogs over six months of age, proof of ownership must be shown to deem the dog property, which can be a valid rabies vaccination tag, tattoo, microchip, receipt, contract, medical records, or other documented history of ownership. In legal disputes over ownership, the person with proof of ownership is presumed to be the owner, and this presumption can only be overcome by a preponderance of evidence.