HF 2534·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations by regulating shellfish, and making penalties applicable.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
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Signed by Governor. H.J. 950.
Apr 16, 2026
Summary
The bill expands Iowa’s animal feeding operation definition to include shellfish and creates two weight‑based categories for calculating animal units. Operators who only raise shellfish can choose to follow the state’s general water‑quality permitting process instead of the stricter AFO permits. Violations can incur civil penalties up to $10,000.
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