Terms Used In Iowa Code 163.12

  • Department: means the department of agriculture and land stewardship unless the United States department of agriculture is otherwise specified. See Iowa Code 163.6
  • United States: includes all the states. See Iowa Code 4.1
 Freedom from disease as specified in section 163.11 shall be established by a certificate of veterinary inspection signed by a veterinarian acting under either the authority of the department of agriculture and land stewardship, or of the United States department of agriculture. A copy of the certificate shall be attached to the waybill accompanying a shipment, and a copy of the certificate shall be delivered to the department.