Iowa HSB588 amends various agricultural regulations, including grain marketing, weights and measures, and sales tax exemptions.

Iowa HSB588 amends the regulation of grain marketing by requiring grain dealers to submit financial statements accompanied by an unqualified opinion from a certified public accountant. It also modifies the weights and measures regulations, allowing the department to accept qualified opinions under certain conditions. The bill introduces a sales tax exemption for the sale of honeybees and expands the definition of "farm" to include various agricultural activities. Additionally, it provides exemptions for certain agricultural experiences and activities from zoning requirements.

Iowa HSB588 amends various agricultural regulations, including grain marketing, weights and measures, and sales tax exemptions.

Iowa HSB588 amends the regulation of grain marketing by requiring grain dealers to submit financial statements accompanied by an unqualified opinion from a certified public accountant. It also modifies the weights and measures regulations, allowing the department to accept qualified opinions under certain conditions. The bill introduces a sales tax exemption for the sale of honeybees and expands the definition of "farm" to include various agricultural activities. Additionally, it provides exemptions for certain agricultural experiences and activities from zoning requirements.