Chapter 55 – Animal Protection And Control

CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL 55.01 Definitions 55.09 Dogs and Cats Limit 55.02 Animal Neglect 55.10 Accumulation of Wastes 55.03 Livestock Neglect 55.11 Owner’s Duty 55.04 Abandonment of Cats and Dogs 55.12 Confinement 55.05 Livestock 55.13 At Large: Impoundment 55.06 At Large Prohibited 55.14 Disposition of Animals 55.07 Damage or Interference 55.15 Pet Awards Prohibited 55.08 Annoyance or Disturbance 55.16 Penalty Provision 55.01 DEFINITIONS. The following terms are defined for use in this chapter. 1. “Advertise” means to present a commercial message in any medium including but not limited to print, radio, television, sign, display, label, tag or articulation. 2. “Animal” means a nonhuman vertebrate. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 717B.1) 3. “At large” defines the location of any animal that is not: A. On its owner’s residential lot, tethered or within an enclosed or invisible fence; or B. Under the control of its owner or a competent person by restraint with a leash; or C. In temporary confinement either tethered or within an enclosed or invisible fence upon a residential lot with that property owner’s consent; or D. Within a public or private kennel or veterinary hospital; or E. Within a motor vehicle; or F. Enclosed within a structure. 4. “Business” means any enterprise relating to any of the following: A. The sale or offer for sale of goods or services. B. A recruitment for employment or membership in an organization. C. A solicitation to make an investment. D. An amusement or entertainment activity. 5. “Fair” means any of the following: A. The annual fair and exposition held by the Iowa State Fair Board pursuant to Chapter 173 of the Code of Iowa or any fair event conducted by a fair under the provisions of Chapter 174 of the Code of Iowa. B. An exhibition of agricultural or manufactured products. C. An event for operation of amusement rides or devices or concession booths. 6. “Game” means a “game of chance” or “game of skill” as defined in Section 99B.1 of the Code of Iowa. 7. “Leash” means a rope of any type or chain of any type that is not more than ten feet in length.