Iowa HF474 mandates inspections and monitoring of commercial animal establishments by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Iowa HF474 amends the Code chapter regulating commercial animal establishments, administered by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS). The bill mandates inspections of commercial establishments on both a priority and scheduled basis. For priority inspections, DALS must determine compliance with the standard of care. For scheduled inspections, DALS must enter the premises of a commercial breeder once each twelve-month period. DALS may inspect records and obtain an administrative search warrant if refused admittance.

Iowa HF474 mandates inspections and monitoring of commercial animal establishments by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Iowa HF474 amends the Code chapter regulating commercial animal establishments, administered by the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS). The bill mandates inspections of commercial establishments on both a priority and scheduled basis. For priority inspections, DALS must determine compliance with the standard of care. For scheduled inspections, DALS must enter the premises of a commercial breeder once each twelve-month period. DALS may inspect records and obtain an administrative search warrant if refused admittance.