Iowa Administrative Code

12.5(1) Facility standards. The following standards apply to all facilities used by a licensed veterinarian to provide veterinary services. a. Facilities for treatment or hospitalization. In a facility where patients are examined and retained for treatment or hospitalization, the…

board will refuse to issue a credential or may revoke, suspend, or not renew any credential for which it has jurisdiction if the board is in receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the child support recovery unit pursuant to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 25…

the board on a certificate of noncompliance pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 252J or 272D: 13.2(1) The notice mandated by Iowa Code section 252J.8 or 272D.8 will be served upon the applicant or credential holder by restricted certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal ser…

suspends in whole or in part the requirements or provisions of a rule as applied to an identified person on the basis of the particular circumstances of that person. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

reference to the particular person and rule or portion thereof to which the order pertains, a statement of the relevant facts and reasons upon which the action is based, and a description of the precise scope and duration of the waiver if one is issued. 14.10(1) Time for ruling. …

filed, and available for public inspection as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.3. Petitions for a waiver and orders granting or denying a waiver petition are public records under Iowa Code chapter 22. Some petitions or orders may contain information the board is authorized or ne…

waiver, the board will make a submission on the Internet site established pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.9A(4) for the submission of waiver information. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

be withdrawn, canceled, or modified if, after appropriate notice and hearing, the board issues an order finding any of the following: 1. The petitioner or the person who was the subject of the waiver order withheld or misrepresented material facts relevant to the propriety or des…

particular rule for which the waiver was granted. As a result, the recipient of a waiver under this chapter who violates a condition of the waiver may be subject to the same remedies or penalties as a person who violates the rule at issue. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/2…

within its terms and the specific facts indicated therein for the person to whom the order pertains in any proceeding in which the rule in question is sought to be invoked. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

petition may be taken in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 17A. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.9A and chapter 169. [Filed 9/12/01, Notice 3/21/01—published 10/3/01, effective 11/7/01] [Filed 9/4/08, Notices 4…

process for the granting of individual waivers from rules adopted by the board in situations where no other more specifically applicable law provides for waivers. To the extent another more specific provision of law governs the issuance of a waiver from a particular rule, the mor…

authorized to do so by Iowa Code section 17A.9A(1). [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

811—14.6(17A,169), the board may issue an order waiving in whole or in part the requirements of a rule in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.9A(2)“a” through “d.” [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

submitted in writing to the board as follows: 14.5(1) Credential application. If the petition relates to a credential application, the petition is made in accordance with the filing requirements for the credential in question. 14.5(2) Contested cases. If the petition relates to a…

includes the following information where applicable and known to the requester: 1. The name, address, and telephone number of the entity or person for whom a waiver is being requested and the case number of any related contested case. 2. A description and citation of the specific…

board may request additional information from the petitioner relative to the petition and surrounding circumstances. If the petition was not filed in a contested case, the board may, on its own motion or at the petitioner’s request, schedule a telephonic or in-person meeting betw…

that, within 30 days of the receipt of the petition, notice of the pendency of the petition and a concise summary of its contents have been provided to all persons to whom notice is required by any provision of law. In addition, the board may give notice to other persons. To acco…

17A.18A regarding contested case hearings apply to any petition for a waiver filed within a contested case and otherwise apply to agency proceedings for a waiver only when the board so provides by rule or order or is mandated to do so by statute. [ARC 8023C, IAB 5/15/24, effectiv…

assessed against the military service applicant in connection with a contested case conducted pursuant to this subrule. 15.2(8) The board shall grant or deny the military service application prior to ruling on the application for licensure. The applicant shall not be required to …

“Board” means the Iowa board of veterinary medicine. “License” or “licensure” means any license, registration, certificate, or permit that may be granted by the Iowa board of veterinary medicine. “Military service” means honorably serving on federal active duty, state active duty…

apply for credit for verified military education, training, or service toward any experience or educational requirement for licensure by submitting a military service application form to the board office. 15.2(1) The application may be submitted with an application for licensure …

15.3(1) A veteran or spouse with an unrestricted professional license in another jurisdiction may apply for licensure in Iowa through reciprocity. A veteran or spouse must pass any examinations required for licensure to be eligible for licensure through reciprocity and will be gi…

medicine”. [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

16.12(3) Filing—when required. After the notice of hearing, all pleadings, motions, documents or other papers in a contested case proceeding must be filed with the board. [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

16.15(5) The board does not adopt X.15(5). [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

consultation, if needed, with the chairperson of the board. A request for continuance of a contested case matter must be submitted in writing to the board not later than seven days prior to the scheduled date of the hearing. Exceptions may be granted at the discretion of the exec…

[ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

“Contested case” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 17A.2(5). “Presiding officer” means the chairperson of the board or designee. [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

16.22(8) The board does not adopt X.22(8). 16.22(10) The board does not adopt X.22(10). [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

16.23(6) In lieu of “executive director” insert “executive secretary”. 16.23(9) Promptly after being assigned to serve as presiding officer on a hearing panel, as a member of a full board hearing, on an intra-agency appeal, or other basis, a presiding officer must disclose to all…

[ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

[ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

decision is a final decision. 16.26(1) When a panel of specialists presides over the reception of evidence at the hearing, the findings of fact will be considered by the board at the earliest feasible time. The decision of the board is a final decision. 16.26(2) A final decision …

16.27(1) Appeal by party. Any adversely affected party may appeal a final decision of the board to the district court within 30 days after issuance in accordance with Iowa Code section 17A.19. 16.27(2) Review. The board may initiate review of the decision or order on its own moti…

16.28(3) Time of filing. In lieu of “(agency name)” insert “board”. 16.28(4) Notice to other parties. In lieu of “(agency name)” insert “board”. [ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

[ARC 8024C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

16.3(2) For good cause, the presiding officer may extend or shorten the time to take any action, except as precluded by statute. Except for good cause stated in the record, before extending or shortening the time to take any action, the presiding officer will afford all parties a…

exists as to a matter that would be a contested case if such a dispute of fact existed, the parties may present all relevant admissible evidence either by stipulation or otherwise as agreed by the parties, without necessity for the production of evidence at an evidentiary hearing…

16.31(1) Definitions. As used in this rule in relation to a formal disciplinary action filed by the board against a credential holder: “Deposition” means the testimony of a person taken pursuant to subpoena or at the request of the state of Iowa taken in a setting other than a he…

charges following its determination of probable cause pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.12(2). Delivery of the notice of hearing constitutes the commencement of the contested case proceeding. 16.5(1) Notice. a. The date, time, and location of the hearing will be set by the board.…

Code section 272C.6. The chairperson of the board will designate the presiding officer in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code section 17A.11. 16.6(1) For nondisciplinary proceedings, any party who wishes to request that the presiding officer assigned to render a proposed …

16.9(4) If a party asserts disqualification on any appropriate ground, including those listed in subrule 16.9(1), the party must file a motion supported by an affidavit pursuant to Iowa Code section 17A.17(7). The motion must be filed as soon as practicable after the reason alleg…

Medicine at the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, State Veterinarian, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0053”. In lieu of “(AGENCY NAME)”, insert “BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE”. [ARC 8011C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

Veterinarian, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0053”. [ARC 8011C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

agriculture receives and forwards a petition for rulemaking that is not within the rulemaking power of the secretary but that is within the rulemaking power of the board, the petition will be accepted for action by the board. [ARC 8011C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24] These rules…

veterinary medicine (hereinafter referred to as ‘the board’)”. In lieu of “(designate agency)” the subsequent times the words are used, insert “board”. In lieu of “(designate office)”, insert “State Veterinarian’s Office, Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moin…

Delete the words “(who consent to be bound)”. [ARC 8012C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A, 169, and 272C. [Filed 3/2/78, Notice 9/21/77—published 3/22/78, effective 4/26/78] [Filed 1/20/89, Notice 11/16/88—published 2/8/…

of “(designate agency)”, insert “board”. [ARC 8012C, IAB 5/15/24, effective 7/1/24]

3.3(1) In lieu of “______ days”, insert “20 days”. 3.3(2) In lieu of “(designate agency)”, insert “the board”. 3.3(3) In lieu of “(designate office)”, insert “the state veterinarian’s office at the department of agriculture and land stewardship in the Wallace State Office Buildin…