1. The department shall administer this chapter by doing all of the following:

 a. Adopting rules as provided in chapter 17A for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
 b. Entering into agreements with public agencies pursuant to chapter 28E as the department determines necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 717F.2

  • Custody: means to possess, control, keep, or harbor a dangerous wild animal in this state by a public agency. See Iowa Code 717F.1
  • Department: means the department of agriculture and land stewardship. See Iowa Code 717F.1
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. An animal warden as defined in section 162.2 shall assist the department in seizing and maintaining custody of dangerous wild animals.