A bill for an act regulating the application of manure originating from an animal feeding operation, and making penalties applicable.

Summary

The measure requires the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to adopt detailed rules on how manure from animal feeding operations can be applied, including limits on spray irrigation and a requirement to mix manure into the top soil within 24 hours. It also allows spreading on saturated, snow‑covered, or frozen ground only in true emergencies and only after the department is notified. The law targets owners and operators of confinement feeding operations and open feedlots to reduce groundwater and surface‑water pollution.

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