Iowa Code § 163.3
Part — definitions
Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2012
The secretary or the secretary’s designee may appoint one or more veterinarians licensed pursuant to chapter 169 in each county as assistant veterinarians. The secretary may also appoint such special assistants as may be necessary in cases of emergency, including as provided in section 163.3A.
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Animal” means any livestock or agricultural animal as defined in section 717A.1.
2. “Interested person” means the owner of an animal; a person caring for the animal, if different from the owner of the animal; or a person holding a perfected agricultural lien or security interest in the animal under chapter 554.
C2021, §163.2A
C2026, §163.3
Section transferred from §163.2A in Code 2026 pursuant to directive in 2025 Acts, ch 134, §32
Official source: Iowa Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Iowa statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.