351.45  Tampering with a rabies vaccination tag — penalties.
  1.  A person commits the offense of tampering with a rabies vaccination tag if all of the following apply:
  a.  The person knowingly removes, damages, or destroys a rabies vaccination tag as described in section 351.35.
  b.  The rabies vaccination tag is attached to a collar worn by a dog, including as provided in sections 351.25 and 351.26.
  2.  a.  For a first conviction, the person is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
  b.  For a second or subsequent conviction, the person is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
  3.  This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following:
  a.  The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner.
  b.  A peace officer as defined in section 801.4.
  c.  A veterinarian licensed as provided in chapter 169.
  d.  An animal shelter or pound as defined in section 162.2.
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