Iowa HF615 amends the offense of intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training.

Iowa HF615 modifies the criteria for the offense of intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training. The bill removes the requirement that the person must have been previously warned about the illegality of such misrepresentation and that the person must know the animal is not a service animal or service-animal-in-training. The offense remains a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in confinement and a fine between $105 and $855.

Iowa HF615 amends the offense of intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training.

Iowa HF615 modifies the criteria for the offense of intentionally misrepresenting an animal as a service animal or service-animal-in-training. The bill removes the requirement that the person must have been previously warned about the illegality of such misrepresentation and that the person must know the animal is not a service animal or service-animal-in-training. The offense remains a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in confinement and a fine between $105 and $855.