Iowa Code § 162.8
Operation of a commercial breeder state license or permit
Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 162 — Care of Animals in Commercial Establishments · Status: effective
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- Iowa Code § 162.8, Operation of a commercial breeder state license or permit, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2228271
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A commercial breeder shall only operate pursuant to a state license, or a permit, issued or renewed by the department as provided in section 162.2A. A commercial breeder who is a state licensee shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure the commercial breeder’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A commercial breeder who is a permittee may but is not required to maintain records. A commercial breeder shall not purchase a dog or cat from a commercial establishment that does not have a valid authorization issued or renewed under this chapter or a similar authorization issued or renewed by another state.