HF 311 (LSB 1521HV (1) 88)

HOUSE FILE 311

BY  COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 8)

A BILL FOR

An Act eliminating a requirement that an identification number be part of an application to obtain an authorization to operate a commercial establishment involved in the care of certain nonagricultural animals.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 162.2A, subsection 3, paragraph d, Code 2019, is amended by striking the paragraph.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   BILL’S PROVISION. This bill amends a provision in Code chapter 162 which regulates the sale, purchase, housing, care, handling, treatment, and transportation of certain nonagricultural animals in commercial establishments by the department of agriculture and land stewardship (Code section 162.1). The bill eliminates a requirement that an application form for the issuance or renewal of an authorization to operate a commercial establishment include the applicant’s identification number, which may be a tax identification number (Code section 162.2A).
   BACKGROUND. A commercial establishment includes an animal shelter, pound, or research facility operated by a person issued a certificate of registration (Code sections 162.3, 162.4, and 162.4A); a pet shop, boarding kennel, or commercial kennel operated by a person issued a state license (Code sections 162.5, 162.5A, and 162.6); or a dealer, commercial breeder, or public auction operated by a person who is either issued a state license or a permit. A permit is issued if the person is licensed under the federal Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. ch. 54) by the United States department of agriculture (Code sections 162.7, 162.8, and 162.9A).