Section 200A.1 – Title.

200A.1 Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited by the short title of “Bulk Dry Animal Nutrient Products Law”. 98 Acts, ch 1145, §1

Section 200A.10 – Examinations.

200A.10 Examinations. 1. The department shall maintain a laboratory with the equipment and employees necessary to conduct examinations of bulk dry animal nutrient products and to effectively administer and enforce this chapter. 2. The department, or a person authorized as an agent by the department, shall examine bulk products distributed in this state. An examination […]

Section 200A.11 – Prohibited acts.

200A.11 Prohibited acts. 1. A person shall not distribute a bulk dry animal nutrient product containing any substance used as filler material if any of the following applies: a. The filler injures plant growth or is deleterious to soil. b. The person distributing the bulk product misrepresents or deceives the person receiving the bulk product […]

Section 200A.12 – Enforcement.

200A.12 Enforcement. In enforcing this chapter the department may do any of the following: 1. a. Take disciplinary action concerning a registration of a bulk dry animal nutrient product as provided in section 200A.6 or the license of a person distributing a bulk product as provided in section 200A.5. The department may do any of […]

Section 200A.13 – Violations.

200A.13 Violations. 1. A person violating a provision of this chapter is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 2. a. If, after a departmental investigation, it appears that a person is in violation of this chapter, the department shall notify the person of the violation and provide the person with an opportunity to be heard under […]

Section 200A.14 – Exchange between producers.

200A.14 Exchange between producers. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to restrict or prohibit any of the following: 1. The distribution of a bulk product to importers, manufacturers, or manipulators who mix bulk dry animal nutrient products for distribution. 2. The shipment of a bulk product to a person licensed as a distributor pursuant […]

Section 200A.15 – Use of fees.

200A.15 Use of fees. Fees and delinquency penalties collected by the department pursuant to this chapter, including section 200A.9, shall be deposited in the general fund of the state. However, the department may allocate moneys to the Iowa agricultural experiment station for research, work projects, and investigations as needed for the specific purpose of improving […]

Section 200A.2 – Purpose.

200A.2 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate certain bulk dry animal manure for use as a fertilizer or soil conditioner, which is unmanipulated and therefore not subject to regulation under chapter 200. 98 Acts, ch 1145, §2

Section 200A.3 – Definitions.

200A.3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Advertise” means to present a commercial message in any medium including but not limited to print, radio, television, sign, display, label, tag, or articulation. 2. “Bulk dry animal nutrient product” or “bulk product” means a dry animal nutrient product delivered to a […]

Section 200A.4 – Rulemaking.

200A.4 Rulemaking. The department shall adopt all rules necessary to administer this chapter including but not limited to rules regulating licensure, labeling, registration, distribution, and storage of bulk dry animal nutrient products. A violation of this chapter includes a violation of any rule adopted pursuant to this section as provided in chapter 17A. 98 Acts, […]

Section 200A.5 – License.

200A.5 License. A person who distributes a bulk dry animal nutrient product in this state must first obtain a license from the department. A license application must be submitted to the department on a form furnished by the department according to procedures required by the department. A license shall expire on July 1 of the […]

Section 200A.6 – Registration.

200A.6 Registration. 1. A person shall not distribute a bulk dry animal nutrient product unless the bulk product is registered with the department under this section. The department shall register each bulk product which complies with the requirements of this chapter. If the department determines that a registration application does not comply with the requirements […]

Section 200A.7 – Distribution statement required.

200A.7 Distribution statement required. 1. The distribution of a bulk dry animal nutrient product must be accompanied by a written or printed distribution statement which may be prepared on a form furnished by the department. The distribution statement shall include all of the following information: a. The bulk product’s guaranteed analysis in the same form […]

Section 200A.8 – Distribution reports.

200A.8 Distribution reports. 1. A person required to be licensed pursuant to section 200A.5 shall file a distribution report with the department on forms furnished by the department reporting information regarding the person’s distribution of bulk products. 2. The report shall be filed with the department not later than the last day of January and […]

Section 200A.9 – Fees.

200A.9 Fees. 1. A person required to obtain a license as provided in section 200A.5 shall pay the department a fee equal to twenty dollars for each place from which the person distributes a bulk product in this state. 2. a. The first person who distributes a bulk product, who is required to be licensed […]