Title V, AGRICULTURE (Ch. 159 - 215A)

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the department of agriculture and land stewardship. 2. “Food animal” means an animal belonging to the bovine, caprine, ovine, or porcine species; a turkey, chicken, or other type of poultry; a …

1. The farm-to-school program shall seek to link elementary and secondary public and nonpublic schools in this state with Iowa farms to provide schools with fresh and minimally processed food for inclusion in school meals and snacks, encourage children to develop healthy eating h…

The department of agriculture and land stewardship and the department of education shall provide information regarding the Iowa farm-to-school program in an electronic format on the department’s internet site. 2007 Acts, ch 215, §96 ; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §257

1. A farm-to-school fund is created in the state treasury under the management and control of the department. 2. The fund shall include moneys appropriated to the fund by the general assembly. The fund shall include any other moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the de…

1. A farm-to-school program is created. The program shall be controlled and administered by the department. 2. The purpose of the program is to assist schools and school districts in purchasing food products derived from food commodities produced on a farm. 3. The department shal…

As used in this subchapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Department” means the department of revenue. 2. “Tax credit” means the from farm to food donation tax credit as established in this subchapter . 2013 Acts, ch 140, §139, 147 ; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §92

1. This subchapter shall be administered by the department of revenue. 2. The department shall adopt all rules necessary to administer this subchapter . 3. The department of agriculture and land stewardship, the department of health and human services, and the department of inspe…

A from farm to food donation tax credit is allowed against the taxes imposed in chapter 422, subchapters II and III , as provided in this subchapter . 2013 Acts, ch 140, §141, 147 ; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §94 ; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §94

In order to qualify for a from farm to food donation tax credit, all of the following must apply: 1. The taxpayer must produce the donated food commodity. 2. The taxpayer must transfer title to the donated food commodity to an Iowa food bank, or an Iowa emergency feeding organiza…

An individual may claim a from farm to food donation tax credit of a partnership, limited liability company, S corporation, estate, or trust electing to have income taxed directly to the individual. The amount claimed by the individual shall be based upon the pro rata share of th…

A from farm to food donation tax credit is subject to all of the following limitations: 1. The tax credit shall not exceed a qualifying amount for the tax year that the tax credit is claimed. The qualifying amount is the lesser of the following: a. Fifteen percent of the value of…

1. An Iowa emergency food purchase program fund is established in the state treasury and shall be administered by the department of agriculture and land stewardship. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated to the fund pursuant to section 602.8108, subsection 11 , and any ot…

As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Agricultural product” means any agricultural commodity or product, whether raw or processed, including any commodity or product derived from livestock, that is marketed in this state for human or livestock consu…

For purposes of this chapter , words and phrases that are not defined in section 190C.1 shall have the same meanings as provided in 7 C.F.R. pt. 205 . 2003 Acts, ch 104, §2, 21

Any provision in this chapter referring generally to compliance with the requirements of this chapter also includes compliance with requirements in rules adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter , orders issued by the department as authorized under this chapter , and th…

1. The department acting as a state certifying agent and on behalf of the secretary who elects to act as the state organic program’s governing state official shall enforce this chapter . 2. To the extent authorized by the national organic program, the attorney general shall assis…

In enforcing the provisions of this chapter consistent with the national organic program, the department may conduct an investigation to determine if a person is complying with the requirements of this chapter . To the extent consistent with the national organic program, all of t…

1. The department may take disciplinary action against a person who is certified pursuant to this chapter for noncompliance with a provision of this chapter or a willful violation of this chapter . The procedures of the disciplinary action shall be consistent with the national or…

Unless prohibited by the national organic program, the department may issue a stop order to a person who sells, labels, or represents an agricultural product as organic in violation of this chapter . 1. The department may issue a written order to stop the sale of the agricultural…

Unless prohibited by the national organic program, the department, the attorney general, an individual, a private organization or association, a county, or a city may bring an action in district court to restrain a producer, handler, or retailer from selling an agricultural produ…

A person shall not knowingly sell, label, or represent an agricultural product as organic, except in accordance with this chapter . A person who violates this section shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars. Civil penalties shall be assessed by t…

Establishment and implementation of chapter . 1. The department shall implement and administer the provisions of this chapter for agricultural products that have been produced and handled within this state using organic methods as provided in this chapter . The department may cer…

In implementing the provisions of this chapter consistent with the national organic program, the department shall provide for the administration and enforcement of this chapter , including by adopting rules and issuing orders pursuant to chapter 17A . The department may adopt any…

1. The department acting as a state certifying agent shall establish a schedule of fees by rule. a. The department shall establish the rate of fees based on an estimate of the amount of revenues from the fees required by the department to administer and enforce this chapter . b. …

1. Regional organic associations may be established as provided in this section . A regional organic association must be organized as a corporation under chapter 504 which has certified members, elects its own officers and directors, and is independent from the department. 2. The…

All food offered or exposed for sale, or sold in package or wrapped form, shall be labeled on the package or container as prescribed in sections 189.9 through 189.12 , unless otherwise provided in this chapter . [C97, §2517, 2519, 4989; S13, §2515-b, -c; SS15, §4999-a31c; C24, 27…

The department may restrain a person violating this chapter or a rule adopted by the department under this chapter by petitioning the district court where the violation occurs for injunctive relief. Each day that a violation continues constitutes a separate violation. 91 Acts, ch…

The products enumerated below shall be labeled on the side or top of the container or package in which placed, kept, offered or exposed for sale, or sold as prescribed in sections 189.9 through 189.12 , except that the label shall be printed in letters not less than three-quarter…

1. Every person owning or in charge of any place where food or drink is sold who uses or serves therein imitation cheese shall display at all times opposite each table or place of service a placard for such imitation, with the words “Imitation ................................ ser…

1. “Oleo” , “oleomargarine” , or “margarine” , for purposes of this chapter , includes all substances, mixtures, and compounds known as oleo, oleomargarine, or margarine, and all substances, mixtures, and compounds which have a consistence similar to that of butter and which cont…

No person, in person or by an agent, shall, by any means whatever, directly or indirectly, advertise or represent by statement, printing, writing, circular, poster, design, device, grade designation, advertisement, symbol, sound, or any combination thereof, that oleo, oleomargari…

The department may prescribe and establish standards for oleo, oleomargarine, or margarine manufactured or sold in this state and may adopt the standards set up by regulations of the food and drug administration of the United States department of health and human services, 21 C.F…

It shall be the duty of the secretary of agriculture and the secretary’s agents to enforce this chapter and of the county attorneys and of the attorney general of the state to cooperate with the secretary in the enforcement of this chapter . [C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, …

Baking powder and distilled vinegar shall show on the label the name of each ingredient from which made. Distilled vinegar shall be marked as such; and cider vinegar which, having been in excess of the standard of acidity, has been reduced to the standard, shall have that fact in…

1. The department shall administer this chapter consistent with the provisions of the “Grade ‘A’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance”, as provided in section 192.102 . 2. The department, as provided in section 192.108 , may contract with a person qualified by the department to perform ins…

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Iowa Grade ‘A’ Milk Inspection Law” . 91 Acts, ch 74, §11

As used in this chapter , all terms shall have the same meaning as defined in the “Grade ‘A’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance” as provided in section 192.102 . However, notwithstanding the ordinance, the following definitions shall apply: 1. “Bulk milk tanker” means a mobile bulk conta…

The department shall adopt rules incorporating or incorporating by reference the federal publication entitled “Grade ‘A’ Pasteurized Milk Ordinance”. If the ordinance specifies that compliance with a provision of the ordinance’s appendices is mandatory, the department shall also …

1. Only grade “A” pasteurized milk and milk products shall be sold to the final consumer, or to restaurants, soda fountains, grocery stores, or similar establishments except as follows: a. In an emergency, the sale of pasteurized milk and milk products that have not been graded, …

A milk hauler or a milk grader may mix a harmless coloring matter in rejected milk to prevent the rejected milk from being offered for sale. [C54, 58, 62, 66, §192.41; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §192.64 ] CS91, §192.104 97 Acts, ch 94, §2

1. A person who does not possess a permit issued by the department shall not bring, send, or receive into the state for sale, or sell, offer for sale, or store any milk or milk product as provided in this chapter and in chapters 190 and 191 . However, the department may exempt fr…

The department shall administer this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter . The department is responsible for the inspection of a dairy farm, milk plant, transfer station, or receiving station to ensure compliance with this chapter and chapters 190 and 191 . The dep…

The department shall biennially conduct a survey and based on that survey certify all milk labeled grade “A” pasteurized and grade “A” raw milk for pasteurization. In the event that a survey shows the requirements for production, processing, and distribution for such grade are no…

A person shall not receive or retain a permit under section 192.107 , unless both of the following conditions are satisfied: 1. The person has a pasteurized milk and milk products sanitation compliance rating of ninety percent or more as calculated according to the rating system …

1. The department shall issue and renew permits under this subsection as provided by rules adopted by the department. A permit, unless earlier revoked, is valid until the second July 1 following the issuance or renewal. The department shall establish and assess the fees for the i…

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A which provide standards for milk haulers, milk graders, and bulk milk tankers. The standards shall include, but need not be limited to, all of the following: 1. The construction of bulk milk tankers. 2. The cleaning, mainte…