166B.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: 1. “Classical swine fever” means the contagious, infectious, and communicable disease of swine commonly known as hog cholera. 2. “Destroy” means condemn under state authority and slaughter or otherwise kill as a result of or pursuant to such condemnation. 3. “Exposed” means all swine in physical contact with […]
166B.2 General authority. The department may destroy or require the destruction of any swine which the state veterinarian knows to be, or suspects is, affected with or exposed to classical swine fever, whenever the department finds such destruction to be necessary to prevent or reduce the danger of the spread of classical swine fever. Disposal […]
166B.3 Appraisal and indemnification. The department shall appraise any swine destroyed or ordered destroyed pursuant to this chapter at not to exceed current market value and shall indemnify the owner of such swine in an amount not to exceed two hundred dollars for purebred, inbred or hybrid or breeding swine; and not to exceed one […]
166B.4 Institution of indemnification. It is hereby recognized and declared that indemnification for destruction of swine infected with or exposed to classical swine fever is an expression of the public policy of this state but employed only in the final stages of eradication of the disease, or as a means of preventing or minimizing its […]
166B.5 Cooperation with United States. The department may cooperate with the United States, or any department, agency or officer thereof, in the control and eradication of classical swine fever, including the sharing in payment of indemnities for swine destroyed. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §166B.5] 2012 Acts, ch 1095, §45
166B.6 Rules. The department of agriculture and land stewardship may make, promulgate, amend, repeal, and enforce necessary rules for implementing this chapter. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §166B.6]
166B.7 Judicial review. Judicial review of department action under this chapter may be sought in accordance with the terms of the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. Notwithstanding the terms of said Act, petitions for judicial review may be filed in the district court of the county, wherein the hogs are situated. [C66, 71, 73, […]
