162.6 Operation of a commercial kennel — state license.
A commercial kennel shall only operate pursuant to a state license issued or renewed by the department as provided in section 162.2A. A commercial kennel shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure the commercial kennel’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A commercial kennel shall not purchase a dog or cat from a commercial establishment that does not have a valid authorization issued or renewed under this chapter or a similar authorization issued or renewed by another state.
[C75, 77, 79, 81, §162.6]
88 Acts, ch 1186, §8; 88 Acts, ch 1272, §14; 89 Acts, ch 15, §1; 89 Acts, ch 296, §17; 2010 Acts, ch 1030, §11, 29
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 162 - CARE OF ANIMALS IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Section 162.1 - Purpose and scope.
Section 162.2A - Application, issuance, and renewal of authorizations.
Section 162.2C - Commercial establishment fund.
Section 162.3 - Operation of a pound — certificate of registration.
Section 162.4 - Operation of an animal shelter — certificate of registration.
Section 162.4A - Operation of a research facility — certificate of registration.
Section 162.5 - Operation of a pet shop — state license.
Section 162.5A - Operation of a boarding kennel— state license.
Section 162.6 - Operation of a commercial kennel — state license.
Section 162.7 - Operation of a dealer — state license or permit.
Section 162.8 - Operation of a commercial breeder — state license or permit.
Section 162.9 - Boarding kennel operator’s license.
Section 162.9A - Operation of a public auction— state license or permit.
Section 162.10 - Research facility registration.
Section 162.10A - Commercial establishments — standard of care.
Section 162.10B - Commercial establishments — inspecting state licensees and registrants.
Section 162.10C - Commercial establishments — monitoring permittees.
Section 162.10D - Commercial establishments — disciplinary actions.
Section 162.12 - Denial or revocation of license or registration.
Section 162.12A - Civil penalties.
Section 162.13 - Criminal penalties — confiscation.
Section 162.14 - Custody by animal warden.
Section 162.15 - Violation by animal warden.