159.1 Definitions. For the purposes of subtitles 1 through 3 of this title, excluding chapters 161A and 161C, unless otherwise provided: 1. “Department” means the department of agriculture and land stewardship and if the department is required or authorized to do an act, unless otherwise provided, the act may be performed by an officer, regular […]
159.14 Bonds. Repealed by 2012 Acts, ch 1095, §7.
159.15 Biennial report. Repealed by 2001 Acts, ch 129, §7 .
159.16 Duty of peace officers. All peace officers of the state when called upon by the secretary or any officer or authorized agent of the department shall enforce its rules and execute its lawful orders within their respective jurisdictions, and upon the request of the secretary such officers shall make such inspections as directed by […]
159.17 Interference with department. Any person resisting or interfering with the department, its employees or authorized agents, in the discharge of any duty imposed by law shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C97, §2526; S13, §2528-c, -f3, 4999-a25, -a39, 5077-a23; SS15, §3009-r; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2602; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, […]
159.18 Publicizing of farm programs. 1. As used in this section, “farm programs” includes but is not limited to financial incentive programs established within the department’s division of soil conservation and water quality as provided in section 161A.70 and the beginning farmer loan program administered by the Iowa finance authority as provided in chapter 16. […]
159.19 Salary. The salary of the secretary of agriculture shall be as fixed by the general assembly. [C31, 35, §2603-c1; C39, §2603.01; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §159.19]
159.2 Objects of department. The objects of the department of agriculture and land stewardship shall be: 1. To encourage, promote, and advance the interests of agriculture, including horticulture, livestock industry, dairying, cheese making, poultry raising, biofuels, beekeeping, production of wool, production of domesticated fur-bearing animals, and other kindred and allied industries. 2. To encourage a […]
159.20 Powers of department. 1. The department shall perform duties designed to lead to more advantageous marketing of Iowa agricultural commodities. The department may do any of the following: a. Investigate the marketing of agricultural commodities. b. Promote the sale, distribution, and merchandising of agricultural commodities. c. Furnish information and assistance concerning agricultural commodities to […]
159.21 International relations fund. 1. An international relations fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the department. The fund is composed of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department from the United States or private sources for placement in the fund. […]
159.22 Grants and gifts of funds. The secretary may accept grants and allotments of funds from the federal government and enter into cooperative agreements with the United States department of agriculture for projects to effectuate a purpose described in this subchapter. [C62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §159.22] 91 Acts, ch 254, §5; […]
159.23 Special fund. All fees collected as a result of the inspection and grading provisions set out in this chapter shall be paid into the state treasury, there to be set aside in a separate fund which is hereby appropriated for the use of the department except as indicated. Withdrawals from the fund shall be […]
159.24 Grades or classifications of farm products. A certificate of the grade, or other classification, of any farm products issued under this chapter shall be accepted in any court of this state as prima facie evidence of the true grade or classification of such farm products as the same existed at the time of their […]
159.27 Iowa seal. 1. A seal for agricultural products shall be created under the direction of the department of agriculture and land stewardship to identify agricultural products that have been produced or processed in the state. The department shall certify that agricultural products marked with the Iowa seal are of the quality and specifications warranted […]
159.3 Cooperation. 1. The department and the Iowa state university of science and technology shall cooperate in all ways that may be beneficial to the agricultural interests of the state, but without duplicating research or educational work conducted by the university. This section does not subordinate either the department or the university in their spheres […]
159.30 Laboratory division — packaging determination — promotion. Repealed by 2001 Acts, ch 129, §7 .
159.32 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Depositary” means a qualified person who executes a contract with the department pursuant to section 159.33 to provide assistance services as provided in this subchapter. 2. “Electronic funds transfer” means a remote electronic transmission used for ordering, instructing, or authorizing a financial […]
159.33 Assistance services — authority to contract with depositary. Whenever practical, the department may execute a contract with a person qualified to provide assistance services under this subchapter, if the contract for the assistance services is cost-effective and the quality of the services ensures compliance with state and any applicable federal law. A person executing […]
159.34 Assistance services — filing documents. 1. A contract executed under this subchapter may require that a depositary provide for the receipt, acceptance, and storage of filing documents that are sent in an electronic format to the depositary by persons who would otherwise be required to submit filing documents to the department under other provisions […]
159.35 Assistance services — collection of moneys. 1. A contract executed under this subchapter may require that a depositary provide for the receipt, acceptance, and transmission of moneys owed to the department by a person in order to satisfy a liability arising from the operation of law which is limited to filing document fees and […]
