Iowa SF2259 lowers the permit threshold for confinement feeding operations from 1,000 to 300 animal units.

Iowa SF2259 amends the "Animal Agriculture Compliance Act" to adjust the permit requirements for confinement feeding operations. Previously, a permit was required for operations with an animal unit capacity (AUC) of 1,000 or more. This bill reduces the threshold to 300 AUs, which equates to 750 swine weighing more than 55 pounds. The bill also maintains the existing penalties for violations, including civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for administrative assessments and up to $5,000 per day for judicial assessments.

Iowa SF2259 lowers the permit threshold for confinement feeding operations from 1,000 to 300 animal units.

Iowa SF2259 amends the "Animal Agriculture Compliance Act" to adjust the permit requirements for confinement feeding operations. Previously, a permit was required for operations with an animal unit capacity (AUC) of 1,000 or more. This bill reduces the threshold to 300 AUs, which equates to 750 swine weighing more than 55 pounds. The bill also maintains the existing penalties for violations, including civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for administrative assessments and up to $5,000 per day for judicial assessments.