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IA Code § 717.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717 - INJURY TO LIVESTOCK|Section 717.3 - Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — court order.

717.3 Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — court order.   1. This section applies only to livestock which are cattle, sheep, swine, or poultry.   2. For purposes of this section, “interested person” means all of the following:   a. An owner of the livestock.   b. A person caring for the livestock, if different from the owner of the livestock.   c. A person holding a perfected agricultural lien or security interest in the livestock under chapter 554.   3. The department may determine that some or all of the livestock kept by a person are in immediate need of sustenance. Upon making the determination the department may file a petition with a district court in a county where some or all of the livestock are kept requesting the court to issue an order to provide sustenance of the livestock. The petition may be made separately or with a petition filed pursuant to section 717.5. The petition must at least include all of the following:   a. A statement signed by a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 169 stating that the livestock are in immediate need of sustenance.   b. The address of each location where the livestock are kept.   c. A brief description of the livestock.   d. The name and address of each interested person, if known.   e. The name and address of each qualified person appointed by the department to provide sustenance to the livestock.   4. Upon receiving the petition, the court may do any of the following:   a. Notify any interested person that the petition has been filed with the court. The notification must be made in writing and may be delivered by ordinary, certified, or restricted certified mail by United States postal service; delivered by a common carrier; or transmitted by electronic mail.   b. Hold a hearing to determine whether the livestock are in immediate need of sustenance.   5. If the court determines that the livestock are in immediate need of sustenance, the court shall issue an order which at least declares all of the following:   a. That the livestock are in immediate need of sustenance.   b. That the department shall assume supervision of and provide for the sustenance of the livestock as provided in section 717.4.   c. That a lien is created attaching to the livestock and associated proceeds and products as provided in section 717.4.   6. The department shall assume supervision of the livestock as provided in the court order. The department may directly provide for the sustenance of the livestock or appoint a qualified person to provide for such sustenance.  2011 Acts, ch 81, §6; 2011 Acts, ch 131, §74, 158  Referred to in §717.4, 717.4A, 717.5, 717.6
IA Code § 717.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717 - INJURY TO LIVESTOCK|Section 717.4 - Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — lien.

717.4 Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — lien.   1. This section applies to a lien created by a court order entered pursuant to section 717.3 or 717.5. The court-ordered lien is an agricultural lien subject to chapter 554 except as otherwise provided in this section.   2. The court-ordered lien shall be for the benefit of the department. The amount of the lien shall not be more than for expenses incurred in providing sustenance to the livestock pursuant to section 717.3 and providing for the disposition of the livestock pursuant to section 717.5.   3. The court-ordered lien shall attach to the livestock, identifiable proceeds from the disposition of the livestock, and products from the livestock in the products’ unmanufactured states.   4. The court-ordered lien becomes effective on the date that the court order is entered. To perfect the lien, the department must file a financing statement in the office of the secretary of state as provided in sections 554.9308 and 554.9310 on or after but not later than twenty days after the effective date of the lien. For purposes of chapter 554, article 9, the department is a secured party; the owner of the livestock is a debtor; and the livestock and associated proceeds and products as provided in subsection 3 are the collateral.   5. The court-ordered lien that is perfected under this section is superior to and shall have priority over a conflicting lien or security interest in the livestock and associated proceeds and products as provided in subsection 3, including a lien or security interest that was perfected prior to the perfection of the court-ordered lien.  2011 Acts, ch 81, §7; 2011 Acts, ch 131, §75, 158  Referred to in §579A.2, 579B.4, 581.2, 717.3, 717.4A, 717.5, 717.6
IA Code § 717.4A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717 - INJURY TO LIVESTOCK|Section 717.4A - Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — livestock remediation fund.

717.4A Livestock in immediate need of sustenance — livestock remediation fund.   The department may utilize the moneys deposited into the livestock remediation fund pursuant to section 459.501 to pay for any expenses associated with providing sustenance to or the disposition of the livestock pursuant to a court order entered pursuant to section 717.3 or 717.5. The department shall utilize moneys from the fund only to the extent that the department determines that expenses cannot be timely paid by utilizing the available provisions of sections 717.4 and 717.5. The department shall deposit any unexpended and unobligated moneys in the fund. The department shall pay to the fund the proceeds from the disposition of the livestock and associated products less expenses incurred by the department in providing for the sustenance and disposition of the livestock, as provided in section 717.5.  2011 Acts, ch 81, §8; 2011 Acts, ch 131, §76, 158  Referred to in §717.6
IA Code § 717.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717 - INJURY TO LIVESTOCK|Section 717.6 - Rulemaking.

717.6 Rulemaking.   The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A as required to implement and administer sections 717.3 through 717.5.  2011 Acts, ch 81, §10
IA Code § 717A.3A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717A - OFFENSES RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION|Section 717A.3A - Agricultural production facility fraud.

717A.3A Agricultural production facility fraud.   1. A person is guilty of agricultural production facility fraud if the person willfully does any of the following:   a. Obtains access to an agricultural production facility by false pretenses.   b. Makes a false statement or representation as part of an application or agreement to be employed at an agricultural production facility, if the person knows the statement to be false, and makes the statement with an intent to commit an act not authorized by the owner of the agricultural production facility, knowing that the act is not authorized.   2. A person who commits agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1 is guilty of the following:   a. For the first conviction, a serious misdemeanor.   b. For a second or subsequent conviction, an aggravated misdemeanor.   3. a. A person who conspires to commit agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of chapter 706. A person who aids and abets in the commission of agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1 is subject to the provisions of chapter 703. When two or more persons, acting in concert, knowingly participate in committing agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1, each person is responsible for the acts of the other person as provided in section 703.2. A person who has knowledge that agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1 has been committed and that a certain person committed it, and who does not stand in the relation of husband or wife to the person committing the agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1, and who harbors, aids, or conceals the person committing the agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1, with the intent to prevent the apprehension of the person committing the agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1, is subject to section 703.3.   b. A trial information or an indictment relating to agricultural production facility fraud under subsection 1 need not contain allegations of vicarious liability as provided in chapter 703.  2012 Acts, ch 1005, §2, 3
IA Code § 717A.3B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717A - OFFENSES RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION|Section 717A.3B - Agricultural production facility trespass.

717A.3B Agricultural production facility trespass.   1. A person commits agricultural production facility trespass if the person does any of the following:   a. Uses deception as described in section 702.9, subsection 1 or 2, on a matter that would reasonably result in a denial of access to an agricultural production facility that is not open to the public, and, through such deception, gains access to the agricultural production facility, with the intent to cause physical or economic harm or other injury to the agricultural production facility’s operations, agricultural animals, crop, owner, personnel, equipment, building, premises, business interest, or customer.   b. Uses deception as described in section 702.9, subsection 1 or 2, on a matter that would reasonably result in a denial of an opportunity to be employed at an agricultural production facility that is not open to the public, and, through such deception, is so employed, with the intent to cause physical or economic harm or other injury to the agricultural production facility’s operations, agricultural animals, crop, owner, personnel, equipment, building, premises, business interest, or customer.   2. A person who commits agricultural production facility trespass is guilty of a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and an aggravated misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense.   3. A person who conspires with another, as described in section 706.1, to commit agricultural production facility trespass is guilty of a serious misdemeanor for a first offense and an aggravated misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense. For purposes of this subsection, a person commits conspiracy to commit agricultural production facility trespass, without regard to the limitation of criminal liability for conspiracy otherwise applicable under section 706.1, subsection 1.  2019 Acts, ch 3, §1, 2
IA Code § 717A.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717A - OFFENSES RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION|Section 717A.4 - Use of pathogens to threaten animals and crops — penalty.

717A.4 Use of pathogens to threaten animals and crops — penalty.   1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person shall not willfully possess, transport, or transfer a pathogen with an intent to threaten the health of an animal or crop.   a. For animals, a pathogen restricted under this section shall be limited to a biological agent or toxin listed in  9 C.F.R. §121.2(b)  , as that list exists on January 1, 2004.   b. For crops, a pathogen restricted under this section shall be limited to a biological agent or toxin listed in  7 C.F.R. §331.3  , as that list exists on January 1, 2004.   2. This section does not apply to a person who possesses, transports, or distributes a pathogen in compliance with federal law, including but not limited to as provided in  9 C.F.R. pt. 121   or  7 C.F.R. pt. 331  .   3. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class “B” felony.  2004 Acts, ch 1142, §2
IA Code § 717B.3B (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717B - MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS|Section 717B.3B - Animal mistreatment — court order — evaluation and treatment.

717B.3B Animal mistreatment — court order — evaluation and treatment.   1. At the time of a person’s conviction for committing a public offense constituting animal mistreatment, a court may enter an order requiring the person to undergo a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and to undergo any treatment that the court determines to be appropriate after due consideration of the evaluation.   2. Notwithstanding subsection 1, the court shall enter an order described in that subsection, if the convicted person is any of the following:   a. A juvenile.   b. An adult convicted of animal abuse punishable as an aggravated misdemeanor or class “D” felony pursuant to section 717B.2, animal neglect punishable as an aggravated misdemeanor or class “D” felony pursuant to section 717B.3, or animal torture pursuant to section 717B.3A.   3. The costs of undergoing a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and undergoing any treatment ordered by the court shall be borne by the convicted person, unless the person is a juvenile.   4. An order made under this section is in addition to any other order or sentence of the court.   5. Any violation of the court order shall be punished as contempt of court pursuant to chapter 665.  2020 Acts, ch 1111, §8  NEW section
IA Code § 717B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717B - MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS|Section 717B.5 - Rescue of threatened animals.

717B.5 Rescue of threatened animals.   A local authority may provide for the rescue of an animal as follows:   1. The rescue must be made by a law enforcement officer having cause to believe that the animal is a threatened animal after consulting with a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 169. The law enforcement officer may rescue the animal by entering on public or private property, as provided in this subsection. The officer may enter onto property of a person to rescue the animal if the officer obtains a search warrant issued by a court, or enters onto the premises in a manner consistent with the laws of this state and the United States, including Article I, section 8, of the Constitution of the State of Iowa, or the fourth amendment to the Constitution of the United States.   2. a. If an animal is rescued pursuant to this section, the local authority shall provide for the maintenance of the animal. The local authority may contract with an animal care provider for the maintenance of the animal. The local authority shall provide the responsible party for the animal with notice of the rescue. The notice may be accomplished by doing any of the following:   (1) Delivering written notice to the responsible party’s last known address by the United States postal service or personal service.   (2) Posting a notice in a conspicuous place at the location where the animal was rescued.   b. The notice shall state that the animal has been rescued by the local authority pursuant to this section.   3. Within ten days after the date that an animal is rescued, the local authority shall initiate a dispositional proceeding pursuant to section 717B.4.   4. The local authority shall pay the animal care provider for the animal’s maintenance regardless of proceeds received from the disposition of the animal or any reimbursement ordered by a court, pursuant to section 717B.4.  94 Acts, ch 1103, §16; 2002 Acts, ch 1130, §4; 2013 Acts, ch 30, §261  Referred to in §717B.1, 717B.4
IA Code § 717B.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717B - MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS|Section 717B.6 - Destruction and disposition of wild animals.

717B.6 Destruction and disposition of wild animals.   A person may humanely destroy a wild animal as defined in section 481A.1, if the wild animal is permanently distressed by injury or disease to a degree that results in severe and prolonged suffering. The destroyed animal shall be subject to disposition as provided by rules adopted by the natural resource commission pursuant to chapter 17A.  94 Acts, ch 1103, §17
IA Code § 717B.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717B - MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS|Section 717B.8 - Abandonment of cats and dogs — penalties.

717B.8 Abandonment of cats and dogs — penalties.   1. A person commits animal abandonment if the person owns or has custody of a cat or dog and relinquishes all rights in and duties to care for the cat or dog.   2. This section does not apply to any of the following:   a. The delivery of a cat or dog to another person who will accept ownership and custody of the cat or dog.   b. The delivery of a cat or dog to an animal shelter or pound as defined in section 162.2 that has been issued or renewed a valid authorization by the department under chapter 162.   c. A person who relinquishes custody of a cat at a location in which the person does not hold a legal or equitable interest, if previously the person had taken custody of the cat at the same location and provided for the cat’s sterilization by a veterinarian.   3. a. A person who commits animal abandonment that does not cause injury or death to an animal is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   b. A person who commits animal abandonment that causes injury other than serious injury or death to an animal is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.   c. A person who commits animal abandonment that causes serious injury or death to an animal is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.  94 Acts, ch 1103, §19; 2020 Acts, ch 1111, §9  Referred to in §717B.1  Section amended
IA Code § 717B.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717B - MISTREATMENT OF ANIMALS|Section 717B.9 - Injury or interference with a police service dog.

717B.9 Injury or interference with a police service dog.   1. A person who knowingly, and willfully or maliciously torments, strikes, administers a nonpoisonous desensitizing substance to, or otherwise interferes with a police service dog, without inflicting serious injury on the dog, commits a serious misdemeanor.   2. A person who knowingly, and willfully or maliciously does any of the following commits a class “D” felony:   a. Tortures a police service dog.   b. Injures, so as to disfigure or disable, a police service dog.   c. Sets a booby trap device for purposes of injuring, so as to disfigure or disable, or killing a police service dog.   d. Pays or agrees to pay a bounty for purposes of injury, so as to disfigure or disable, or killing a police service dog.   e. Kills a police service dog.   f. Administers poison to a police service dog.   3. As used in this section, “police service dog” means a dog used by a peace officer or correctional officer in the performance of the officer’s duties, whether or not the dog is on duty.   4. This section does not apply to a peace officer or veterinarian who terminates the life of such a dog for the purpose of relieving the dog of undue pain or suffering, or to a person who justifiably acts in defense of self or another.  94 Acts, ch 1103, §20; 95 Acts, ch 107, §1  Referred to in §717B.1, 717B.2, 717B.3, 717B.3A
IA Code § 717C.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717C - BESTIALITY|Section 717C.1 - Bestiality.

717C.1 Bestiality.   1. For purposes of this section:   a. “Animal” means any nonhuman vertebrate, either dead or alive.   b. “Sex act” means any sexual contact between a person and an animal by penetration of the penis into the vagina or anus, contact between the mouth and genitalia, or by contact between the genitalia of one and the genitalia or anus of the other.   2. A person who performs a sex act with an animal is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.   3. Upon a conviction for a violation of this section, and in addition to any sentence authorized by law, the court shall require the person to submit to a psychological evaluation and treatment at the person’s expense.  2001 Acts, ch 131, §3  Referred to in §232.68, 717B.2, 717B.3, 717B.3A
IA Code § 717D.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717D - ANIMAL CONTEST EVENTS|Section 717D.1 - Definitions.

717D.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter:   1. “Animal” means a nonhuman vertebrate.   2. “Contest device” means equipment designed to enhance an animal’s entertainment value during training or a contest event, including a device to improve the contest animal’s competitiveness. A contest device includes but is not limited to an implement designed to be attached in place of a natural spur of a cock or other fighting bird in order to enhance the bird’s fighting ability, and which is commonly referred to as a spur or gaff.   3. “Contest event” means a function organized for the entertainment or profit of spectators where an animal is injured, tormented, or killed, including but not limited to a bull involved in a bullfight or bull baiting, a bear involved in bear baiting, a chicken involved in cock fighting, or a dog involved in dog fighting.   4. “Establishment” means the location where a contest event occurs or is to occur, regardless of whether an animal is present at the establishment or the contest animal is witnessed by means of an electronic signal transmitted to the location.   5. “Livestock” means the same as defined in section 717.1.   6. “Local authority” means the same as defined in section 717B.1.   7. “Promoter” means a person who charges admission for entry into an establishment or organizes, holds, advertises, or otherwise conducts a contest event.   8. “Spectator” means a person who attends an establishment knowingly to watch or observe a contest event.   9. “Trainer” means a person who trains an animal for purposes of engaging in a contest event, regardless of where the contest event is located. A trainer includes a person who uses a contest device.   10. “Transporter” means a person who moves an animal for delivery to a training location or a contest event location.  2002 Acts, ch 1130, §5; 2003 Acts, ch 108, §114; 2004 Acts, ch 1056, §3, 4, 10; 2008 Acts, ch 1135, §1
IA Code § 717D.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717D - ANIMAL CONTEST EVENTS|Section 717D.2 - Prohibitions — contest events.

717D.2 Prohibitions — contest events.   A person shall not do any of the following:   1. Own or operate an establishment located in this state in which a contest event occurs or is to occur.   2. Act as a promoter of a contest event, regardless of whether the contest event occurs in this state or another state. For purposes of this subsection, a person who aids, abets, or assists in the promotion of a contest event shall be deemed to act as a promoter.   3. Possess or own an animal engaged or to be engaged in a contest event conducted in this state or another state.   4. Be a party to a commercial transaction for the transfer of an animal engaged or to be engaged in a contest event conducted in this state or another state, including but not limited to a transaction by purchase or sale, barter, trade, or an offer involving such a transaction.   5. Act as a trainer of an animal engaged or to be engaged in a contest event conducted in this state or another state. For purposes of this subsection, a person who aids, abets, or assists in the training of an animal engaged or to be engaged in a contest event shall be deemed to act as a trainer.   6. Possess, own, or manufacture a contest device.   7. Be a party to a commercial transaction for the transfer of a contest device, including but not limited to a transaction by purchase or sale, barter, trade, or an offer involving such a transaction.   8. Act as a transporter moving an animal engaged or to be engaged in a contest event in this state.   9. Gambling at a contest event conducted in this state, including but not limited to wagering on the outcome of a contest involving animals.   10. Act as a spectator of a contest event conducted in this state, regardless of whether the person paid admission to witness the contest event.  2002 Acts, ch 1130, §6; 2004 Acts, ch 1056, §5, 6, 10; 2008 Acts, ch 1135, §2  Referred to in §717B.2, 717B.3, 717B.3A, 717D.4, 717D.5