Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF277

Introduced
2/13/23  
Introduced
2/13/23  

Caption

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 113; See HF 666.)

Impact

In addition to pet shop regulations, HF277 modifies various aspects of grain handling and transactions. It establishes clearer definitions for scale weight tickets and warehouse receipts while granting the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (DALS) the authority to adopt rules for the use of these documents. Furthermore, the bill extends the duration of credit-sale contracts from 12 months to 15 months, thereby allowing for greater flexibility in financial arrangements between grain dealers and their customers.

Summary

House File 277 is focused on amending regulations related to commercial establishments that handle agriculture products, specifically targeting pet shops, grain transactions, and the use of weights and measures within the state of Iowa. The bill proposes to update provisions regulating pet shops by raising the exemption threshold for annual licensing from $500 to $1,000 and from six to twelve animals. This change aims to reduce the regulatory burden on smaller operators who do not engage in significant business involving vertebrate animals.

Contention

Another significant aspect of the bill is its regulation of weights and measures, particularly concerning motor fuel pumps. The requirements for annual inspections have been revised to biennial inspections. This could spark debate among advocates for consumer safety, who may argue that more frequent inspections are necessary to ensure accuracy in fuel dispensing devices. Additionally, the bill sets out penalties for violations of these regulations, including the classification of non-compliance as a simple misdemeanor, which may further complicate the landscape of agricultural business operations in Iowa.

Companion Bills

IA HSB113

Related A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 277, HF 666.)

IA SSB1115

Related A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 311.)

IA SF311

Similar To A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1115.)

IA HF666

Similar To A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations administered and enforced by the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, providing for the allocation of moneys, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 277, HSB 113.) Effective date: 06/01/2023, 07/01/2023.

Previously Filed As

IA HF799

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HSB 143; See HF 998.)

IA HSB143

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, agricultural processing, and agricultural marketing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See HF 799, HF 998.)

IA HF998

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 799, HSB 143.)

IA SF522

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1160; See SF 632.)

IA SF632

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties. (Formerly SF 522, SSB 1160.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

IA SSB1160

A bill for an act providing for programs and regulations related to agriculture, including crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing, providing for powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, providing fees, and providing penalties.(See SF 522, SF 632.)

IA HF2340

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products; the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities; the use of agricultural land; and taxation, including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes; making penalties applicable; and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 588; See HF 2748.)

IA HF2748

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products; the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities; the use of agricultural land; and taxation, including property taxes, excise and sales taxes, and income taxes; making penalties applicable; and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HF 2340, HSB 588.)

IA SF2420

A bill for an act relating to agriculture, including by providing for the powers and duties of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, including the promotion and regulation of commodities and products, the regulation of the transportation of agricultural commodities, and the use of agricultural land, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.(Formerly SSB 3123; See SF 2465.)

IA HF989

A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations, by providing for the regulation of anaerobic digester systems, providing fees, making penalties applicable, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 323.)

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