Terms Used In Iowa Code 581.1A

  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
581.1A Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “”Livestock”” means an animal belonging to the bovine, caprine, equine, ovine, or porcine species, ostriches, rheas, emus, poultry, or fish or shellfish.
2. “”Veterinarian”” means a person who practices veterinary medicine under a valid license or temporary permit as provided in chapter 169.
3. “”Veterinarian’s lien”” or “”lien”” means a veterinarian’s lien created under § 581.2A.
2003 Acts, ch 82, §15