Bill Text: IA HF2641 | 2023-2024 | 90th General Assembly | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A bill for an act relating to agriculture, by providing for the administration of programs and regulations, making appropriations, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HF 2510, HSB 560.) Effective date: Enactment, 05/17/2024, 07/01/2024, 12/31/2024.

Spectrum: Committee Bill

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-17 - Signed by Governor. H.J. 939. [HF2641 Detail]

Download: Iowa-2023-HF2641-Enrolled.html

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House File 2641 - Enrolled
House File 2641
AN ACT
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE, BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
PROGRAMS AND REGULATIONS, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS, PROVIDING
PENALTIES, AND INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
DIVISION I
IOWA-FOALED HORSES
Section 1. Section 99D.22, subsection 2, paragraph b,
subparagraph (3), Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
(3) (a) Continuous For a thoroughbred foal, continuous
residency from December 31 15 until the foal is inspected if
the mare was bred by other than an Iowa registered stallion and
is not bred back to an Iowa registered stallion.
(b) For a standardbred foal or quarter horse foal,
continuous residency from January 31 until the foal is
inspected if the mare was bred by other than an Iowa registered
stallion and is not bred back to an Iowa registered stallion.
DIVISION II
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING
Sec. 2. Section 159.20, subsection 2, Code 2024, is amended
to read as follows:
2. The department shall establish and administer a
choose Iowa promotional program as provided in part 2 of
this subchapter , in order to provide consumers a choice in
programs that advance the purchasing food items of agricultural
commodities produced on Iowa farms and Iowa products that

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originate as an agricultural commodity commodities produced on
Iowa farms under this title, including chapter 187 .
Sec. 3. Section 159.20, subsection 3, unnumbered paragraph
1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
As used in this subchapter section :
Sec. 4. Section 159.28, Code 2024, is amended to read as
follows:
159.28 Choose Iowa promotional program.
1. The department shall establish and administer a choose
Iowa promotional program to advertise for retail sale on a
retail basis a food item that originates as an agricultural
commodity produced on an Iowa farm, and an Iowa product that
may include any of the following:
a. An agricultural commodity produced on an Iowa farm ,
except that it may be prepared for sale by washing or packaging
in this state.
b. A product, if it is An agricultural commodity processed
in this state and any of its ingredients , if its components
originate as an agricultural commodity produced on an Iowa
farm.
2. a. The department may adopt rules further defining an
Iowa farm , Iowa agricultural commodity, and Iowa product; and
describing how an Iowa agricultural commodity originates on an
Iowa farm.
b. The department may adopt rules providing for the
acceptable use of ingredients originating a component that
originates from an agricultural commodities commodity not
produced on an Iowa farms farm . In adopting the rules, the
department may consider whether the ingredient component is
an incidental additive or other component that the department
determines is or insignificant part of an Iowa product .
Sec. 5. Section 159.29, subsections 1 and 5, Code 2024, are
amended to read as follows:
1. As part of the choose Iowa promotional program, the
department may establish a choose Iowa logo to identify a food
item originating as an agricultural commodity produced on an
Iowa farm an Iowa product .
5. The use of a choose Iowa logo does not do any of the
following:

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a. Provide an express or implied guarantee or warranty
concerning the safety, fitness, merchantability, or use of a
food item product .
b. Supersede, revise, or replace a state or federal labeling
requirement, including but not limited to a provision in the
federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, 15 U.S.C. §1451 et
seq.
c. Indicate the grade, specification, standard, or value of
any food item agricultural commodity, component, or product .
Sec. 6. Section 159.31, subsections 1, 2, and 3, Code 2024,
are amended to read as follows:
1. A choose Iowa fund is established created in the state
treasury under the management and control of the department.
2. The fund shall include moneys collected as fees by
the department as provided in section 159.30 187.303 , moneys
appropriated by the general assembly, and other moneys
available to and obtained or accepted by the department,
including moneys from public or private sources.
3. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department
and shall be used exclusively to carry out the provisions of
this part administer the programs created in this subchapter
as determined and directed by the department, and shall not
require further special authorization by the general assembly.
Sec. 7. Section 159.31A, Code 2024, is amended to read as
follows:
159.31A Dairy innovation fund and revitalization program.
1. As used in this section unless the context otherwise
requires:
a. “Financial assistance” means assistance provided only
from the moneys and assets legally available to the department
pursuant to this section and includes assistance in the form of
grants, low-interest loans, and forgivable loans.
b. “Fund” means the dairy innovation fund.
c. “Located in” means the place or places at which
a business’s operations are located and where at least
ninety-eight percent of the business’s employees work, or where
employees that are paid at least ninety-eight percent of the
business’s payroll work.
d. “Program” means the dairy innovation program.

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2. a. The fund is created in the state treasury under
the control of the department and consists of any moneys
appropriated to the fund by the general assembly and any other
moneys available to or obtained or accepted by the department
for placement in the fund. Moneys in the fund are appropriated
to the department to award financial assistance as provided
under the program. The department shall use any moneys
specifically appropriated for purposes of this section only for
the purposes of the program.
b. Notwithstanding section 8.33 , moneys in the fund
that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the
fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for
expenditure for the purposes designated until the close of the
succeeding fiscal year.
1. A dairy innovation and revitalization program is created
within the department. The purpose of the program is to
promote the development, modernization, and expansion of this
state’s dairy industry.
3. 2. The In administering the program, the department
shall establish and administer the program for the purpose of
awarding award financial assistance to eligible businesses
engaged in to support projects that do one or more of the
following:
a. Expand or refurbish existing milk plants or establish a
new milk plant, operating pursuant to a permit issued pursuant
to section 192.111 or 194.3A .
b. Expand or refurbish existing mobile dairy processing
units, or establish new mobile dairy processing units.
c. Rent buildings, refrigeration facilities, or freezer
facilities, or equipment necessary to expand dairy processing
capacity, including mobile dairy or refrigeration units used
exclusively for dairy processing.
d. Incorporate methods and technologies that reduce farm
labor associated with milk production and storage, including
but not limited to the use of robotics and processes or systems
that operate using computerized equipment or machinery.
4. 3. The department shall establish eligibility criteria
for the program by rule . The eligibility criteria must include
all of the following:

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a. The business must be located in this state.
b. The business must not have been subject to any regulatory
enforcement action related to federal, state, or local
environmental, worker safety, food processing, or food safety
laws, rules, or regulations within the last five years.
c. The business must only employ individuals legally
authorized to work in this state.
d. The business must not currently be in bankruptcy.
e. The business must employ less than fifty individuals.
5. 4. A An eligible business seeking financial assistance
under this section shall make application to the department in
the manner and on forms prescribed by the department by rule .
6. 5. Applications for financial assistance under this
section shall be accepted during one or more annual application
periods to be determined established by the department by
rule . Upon reviewing and scoring all applications that are
received during an application period, and subject to funding
the availability of moneys , the department may award financial
assistance to eligible businesses. A financial assistance
award shall not exceed the amount of eligible project costs
included in the eligible business’s application. Priority
shall be given to eligible businesses whose proposed project or
projects under subsection 3 will 2 are most likely to do any
one or more of the following:
a. Create new jobs.
b. Create or expand opportunities for local small-scale milk
producers to market pasteurized milk and milk products under
private labels.
c. Provide greater flexibility or convenience for local
small-scale farmers to have milk processed.
d. Reduce labor associated with the on-farm production and
storage of milk.
7. 6. A An eligible business that is awarded financial
assistance under this section may apply for financial
assistance under other programs administered by the authority
department .
8. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A
to administer this section .
Sec. 8. NEW SECTION . 187.101 Short title.

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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Choose
Iowa Act” .
Sec. 9. NEW SECTION . 187.102 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires:
1. “Agricultural commodity” means an animal or plant, or raw
material originating from an animal or plant.
2. “Component” means an agricultural commodity that is
combined to form a product during processing.
3. “Department” means the department of agriculture and land
stewardship.
4. “Farm” means land and associated structures used to
produce an agricultural commodity.
5. a. “Financial assistance” means support provided by the
department to an eligible business under this chapter from
moneys or other assets legally available to the department.
b. “Financial assistance” includes any form of grant,
low-interest loan, or forgivable loan.
6. “Food item” means an agricultural commodity, or an item
processed from an agricultural commodity, that is fit for human
consumption.
7. “Fund” means the choose Iowa fund created in section
187.201.
8. “Horticulture item” means any of the following:
a. A nursery, floral, or greenhouse plant.
b. A product processed from a nursery, floral, or greenhouse
plant, including a seed, rooting, cutting, tissue culture,
seedling, or other propagation material.
9. “Located in” means the place or places at which
a business’s operations are located and where at least
ninety-eight percent of the business’s employees work, or where
employees that are paid at least ninety-eight percent of the
business’s payroll work.
10. “Natural fiber item” means fiber originating from
an agricultural commodity for use in processing, including
manufacturing into a textile, apparel, or other similar
product.
11. “Process” means to prepare a product that includes an
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12. a. “Product” means an agricultural commodity that
in its raw or processed state is moveable at the time of its
retail sale.
b. “Product” includes but is not limited to a food item,
horticulture item, or natural fiber item.
Sec. 10. NEW SECTION . 187.103 Administration.
The department shall adopt all rules under chapter 17A as it
determines necessary or desirable to administer this chapter.
Sec. 11. NEW SECTION . 187.321 Value-added agricultural
grant program.
A value-added agricultural grant program is created within
the department. The purpose of the program is to identify,
evaluate, and support projects and services that add value to
agricultural commodities produced on Iowa farms, including by
supporting new technologies and marketing strategies.
Sec. 12. REPEAL. Sections 159.26 and 159.27, Code 2024,
are repealed.
Sec. 13. TRANSFER OF MONEYS.
1. Not later than June 30, 2024, the balance of the dairy
innovation fund created in section 159.31A shall be transferred
to the choose Iowa fund created in section 159.31.
2. Not later than June 30, 2024, any moneys appropriated
to the department of agriculture and land stewardship that the
department has not expended as required to support a value
added agriculture grant program shall be transferred to the
choose Iowa fund, including moneys appropriated in 2022 Iowa
Acts, chapter 1147, section 12, and 2023 Iowa Acts, chapter
109, section 4, subsection 9.
Sec. 14. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE.
1. The Code editor is directed to make the following
transfers:
a. Section 159.28 to 187.301.
b. Section 159.29 to 187.302.
c. Section 159.30 to 187.303.
d. Section 159.31 to 187.201.
e. Section 159.31A to 187.311.
2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the
Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the
enactment of this section.

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Sec. 15. DIRECTIONS TO CODE EDITOR —— SUBCHAPTERS AND
PARTS. The Code editor is directed to divide the provisions
of chapter 187, as amended, enacted, or transferred in this
division of this Act, into subchapters and parts as follows:
1. Subchapter I, including sections 187.101 through
187.103.
2. Subchapter II, including section 187.201.
3. Subchapter III, as follows:
a. Part 1, including sections 187.301 through 187.303.
b. Part 2, including section 187.311.
c. Part 3, including section 187.321.
Sec. 16. EFFECTIVE DATE.
1. Except as provided in subsection 2, this division of this
Act takes effect July 1, 2024.
2. The following section of this division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment:
The section that provides for the transfer of moneys to the
choose Iowa fund.
DIVISION III
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
Sec. 17. Section 162.2, subsection 8, Code 2024, is amended
to read as follows:
8. “Commercial breeder” means a person, engaged in the
business of breeding dogs or cats, who sells, exchanges, or
leases dogs or cats in return for consideration, or who offers
to do so, whether or not the animals are raised, trained,
groomed, or boarded by the person. A person who owns or
harbors three or fewer breeding males or females is not a
commercial breeder. However, a person who breeds any number
of breeding male or female greyhounds for the purposes of
using them for pari-mutuel wagering at a racetrack as provided
in chapter 99D shall be considered a commercial breeder
irrespective of whether the person sells, leases, or exchanges
the greyhounds for consideration or offers to do so.
Sec. 18. Section 162.2B, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code
2024, is amended to read as follows:
b. For the issuance or renewal of a state license or permit,
one hundred seventy-five dollars. However, a commercial
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for pari-mutuel wagering at a racetrack as provided in chapter
99D shall pay a different fee for the issuance or renewal of a
state license as provided in rules adopted by the department.
Sec. 19. Section 162.10A, subsection 2, Code 2024, is
amended to read as follows:
2. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b” or “c” , a
commercial establishment shall comply with rules that the
department adopts to implement subsection 1 . A commercial
establishment shall be regulated under this paragraph “a”
unless the person is a state licensee as provided in paragraph
“b” or a permittee as provided in paragraph “c” “b” .
b. A state licensee who is a commercial breeder owning,
breeding, transporting, or keeping a greyhound dog for
pari-mutuel wagering at a racetrack as provided in chapter 99D
may be required to comply with different rules adopted by the
department.
c. b. A permittee is not required to comply with rules
that the department adopts to implement a standard of care as
provided in subsection 1 for state licensees and registrants.
The department may adopt rules regulating a standard of care
for a permittee, so long as the rules are not more restrictive
than required for a permittee under the Animal Welfare Act.
However, the department may adopt prescriptive rules relating
to the standard of care. Regardless of whether the department
adopts such rules, a permittee meets the standard of care
required in subsection 1 if it voluntarily complies with rules
applicable to state licensees or registrants. A finding by
the United States department of agriculture that a permittee
complies with the Animal Welfare Act is not conclusive when
determining that the permittee provides a standard of care
required in subsection 1 .
Sec. 20. Section 717B.3, subsection 2, paragraph a,
subparagraph (2), subparagraph divisions (a) and (b), Code
2024, are amended to read as follows:
(a) A state licensee or registrant operating pursuant to
section 162.10A, subsection 2 , paragraph “a” or “b” .
(b) A permittee operating pursuant to section 162.10A,
subsection 2 , paragraph “c” “b” .
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GRADE “A” MILK
Sec. 21. Section 192.101A, Code 2024, is amended by adding
the following new subsections:
NEW SUBSECTION . 1A. “Department” means the department of
agriculture and land stewardship.
NEW SUBSECTION . 5. “Secretary” means the secretary of
agriculture.
Sec. 22. Section 192.109, Code 2024, is amended to read as
follows:
192.109 Certification of grade “A” label.
The department of agriculture and land stewardship shall
annually biennially conduct a survey and based on that survey
certify all milk labeled grade “A” pasteurized and grade “A”
raw milk for pasteurization , and, in . In the event that a
survey shows the requirements for production, processing, and
distribution for such grade are not being complied with, the
that fact thereof shall be certified by the department to the
secretary of agriculture who shall proceed with the provisions
of section 192.107 for suspending the permit of the violator or
who, if the secretary did not issue such permit, shall withdraw
the grade “A” declared on the label.
Sec. 23. Section 192.111, subsection 1, paragraph a,
subparagraph (5), Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
(5) A milk grader which must obtain a milk grader permit and
pay a license permit fee not greater than twenty dollars.
Sec. 24. Section 192.116, Code 2024, is amended to read as
follows:
192.116 Bacteriologists.
The department of agriculture and land stewardship may
employ dairy specialists or bacteriologists who shall devote
their full time to the improvement of sanitation in the
production, processing , and marketing of dairy products.
Said The dairy specialists and bacteriologists shall have
qualifications as to education and experience and such other
requirements as the secretary may require.
Sec. 25. Section 192.118, subsection 1, Code 2024, is
amended to read as follows:
1. To ensure uniformity in the tests and reporting, an
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of the bacteriological laboratory of the department shall
annually certify, in accordance with rules adopted by the
department incorporating or incorporating by reference the
federal publication entitled “Evaluation of Milk Laboratories”,
all laboratories doing work in the sanitary quality of
milk and dairy products for public report. The approval by
the department shall be based on the evaluation of these
laboratories as to personnel training, laboratory methods
used, and reporting. The results on tests made by approved
laboratories shall be reported to the department on request,
on forms prescribed by the secretary of agriculture , and such
reports may be used by the department.
DIVISION V
FERTILIZERS AND SOIL CONDITIONERS
Sec. 26. Section 200.3, subsection 29, Code 2024, is amended
to read as follows:
29. The term “unmanipulated manures” means any substances
composed primarily of excreta, plant remains, or mixtures of
such substances which have not been processed in any manner
other than dewatering .
Sec. 27. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act, being
deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
DIVISION VI
HEMP
PART A
HEMP REGULATIONS
Sec. 28. Section 204.2, subsections 1, 4, 5, 10, 12, 14, 15,
and 16, Code 2024, are amended by striking the subsections.
Sec. 29. Section 204.2, subsection 6, Code 2024, is amended
by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
6. “Department of health and human services” or “department”
means the principal central department established in section
7E.5, subsection 1, paragraph “i” .
Sec. 30. Section 204.2, subsection 9, Code 2024, is amended
by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
9. “Hemp” means the same as defined in section 204A.2.
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Code 2024, are amended by striking the subsections.
Sec. 32. Section 204.8, Code 2024, is amended by striking
the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
204.8 Hemp —— testing requirements and certificate of
analysis.
For purposes of this chapter, requirements for testing hemp
and the issuance of a certificate of analysis for hemp are
governed by chapter 204A.
Sec. 33. Section 204.12, subsection 2, Code 2024, is amended
by striking the subsection.
Sec. 34. Section 204.14, subsections 2 and 3, Code 2024, are
amended to read as follows:
2. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b” , the The person
is required to hold a certificate of analysis to possess,
handle, use, manufacture, market, transport, deliver, or
distribute hemp that has been harvested under this chapter .
b. The person is required to hold a temporary harvest and
transportation permit to possess, harvest, or move hemp.
3. The person knowingly or intentionally does any of the
following:
a. Falsifies the temporary harvest and transportation permit
or a certificate of analysis.
b. Acquires the temporary harvest and transportation permit
or a certificate of analysis that the person knows has been
falsified.
Sec. 35. Section 204.15, Code 2024, is amended by striking
the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
204.15 Negligent violation program.
A USDA licensee who is participating in or has successfully
completed the program for negligent violations as provided in 7
C.F.R. §990.29 shall not be subject to a criminal offense under
chapter 124 or 453B for committing an act that otherwise would
constitute the offense.
Sec. 36. Section 204.17, subsection 1, Code 2024, is amended
by striking the subsection.
Sec. 37. Section 204.17, subsection 6, Code 2024, is amended
by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
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to affect a statute or rule which applies to an article under
this chapter, if it would apply in the same manner as to other
articles subject to the same general regulation in other
chapters.
Sec. 38. NEW SECTION . 204A.2 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise
requires:
1. “Acceptable hemp THC level” means the same as defined in
7 C.F.R. §990.1.
2. “Cannabis” means the same as defined in 7 C.F.R. §990.1.
3. “Controlled substance” means the same as defined in
section 124.101.
4. “Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol” or “THC” means the same as
defined in 7 C.F.R. §990.1.
5. “Department” means the department of agriculture and land
stewardship.
6. “Federal hemp law” means 7 U.S.C. §1639o, 1639q, and
1639r, together with the domestic hemp production program as
provided in 7 C.F.R. pt. 990.
7. “Hemp” means the same as defined in 7 C.F.R. §990.1.
8. “Local law enforcement agency” means an office of county
sheriff or a municipal police department.
9. “Lot” means the same as defined in 7 C.F.R. §990.1.
10. “Total THC” means the same as defined in 7 C.F.R.
§990.1.
11. “USDA licensee” means the same as defined in 7 C.F.R.
§990.1.
Sec. 39. NEW SECTION . 204A.3 Administration —— rules.
The department may adopt rules that it deems necessary to
administer and enforce this chapter. The rules shall comply
with the federal hemp law, or requirements of the United States
department of agriculture acting under the federal hemp law.
Sec. 40. NEW SECTION . 204A.4 Criminal offenses.
A criminal offense involving hemp includes but is not
limited to production, use, harvest, transportation, delivery,
distribution, or sale of cannabis as a controlled substance
except as otherwise provided in this chapter and chapter 204.
Sec. 41. NEW SECTION . 204A.5 Hemp production.
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hemp law, or by the United States department of agriculture
acting under the federal hemp law, this chapter does not affect
the powers and duties of the state, including the department of
public safety or a local law enforcement agency, to investigate
or prosecute a person for a violation of a criminal offense,
including an act in violation of chapter 124 or 453B.
2. a. Except to the extent otherwise provided in the
federal hemp law, or by the United States department of
agriculture acting under the federal hemp law, the department
of public safety may require a USDA licensee to submit to the
department of public safety any of the following:
(1) A notice that the United States department of
agriculture’s lot includes cannabis that exceeds the acceptable
hemp THC level and a description of the noncompliant plant’s
disposal as required in 7 C.F.R. §990.27.
(2) A corrective action plan filed with the United States
department of agriculture to cure the negligent violation as
required in 7 C.F.R. §990.27.
(3) A notice of the United States department of
agriculture’s license suspension under 7 C.F.R. §990.30 or
United States department of agriculture’s license revocation
under 7 C.F.R. §990.31.
(4) A report or record required to be submitted to
the United States department of agriculture as part of
participation in the domestic hemp program as provided in 7
C.F.R. §990.32.
b. Any data or business information designated as
confidential by the United States department of agriculture
under this subsection and received by a government body as
defined in section 22.1 shall be a confidential record under
chapter 22 and subject to any restrictions imposed by the
United States department of agriculture.
Sec. 42. NEW SECTION . 204A.6 Hemp transportation.
Except to the extent otherwise provided in the federal
hemp law, including 7 C.F.R. §990.25, or by the United States
department of agriculture acting under the federal hemp law, a
person transporting hemp seed or harvested hemp in this state,
on an intrastate or interstate basis, is subject to all of the
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1. If the person is licensed under 7 C.F.R. ch. 990, subpt.
B or C, the person must carry a copy of that license.
2. The person must carry a certificate of analysis.
3. The person must carry a bill of lading under all of the
following circumstances:
a. The person is in possession of the hemp in transit to
transfer ownership.
b. The person is delivering cannabis seed for planting and
the seed is not of the licensee’s own production.
c. A person brings hemp produced in another state into or
through this state.
Sec. 43. NEW SECTION . 204A.9 Statutory construction.
1. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied to
be less stringent than required under the federal hemp law.
2. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied
to be in conflict with applicable federal law and related
regulations.
3. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied to
infringe upon the ability of the department of public safety
or a local law enforcement agency to obtain a search warrant
issued by a court, or enter onto any premises in a manner
consistent with the laws of this state and the United States,
including Article I, section 8, of the Constitution of the
State of Iowa, or the fourth amendment to the Constitution of
the United States.
4. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed or applied
to affect a statute or rule which applies to an article under
this chapter, if it would apply in the same manner as to other
articles subject to the same general regulation in other
chapters.
Sec. 44. REPEAL. Sections 204.3, 204.4, 204.5, 204.6,
204.9, 204.10, 204.11, 204.13, and 204.16, Code 2024, are
repealed.
Sec. 45. CODE EDITOR DIRECTIVE.
1. The Code editor is directed to make the following
transfers:
a. Section 204.1 to section 204A.1.
b. Section 204.14 to section 204A.7.
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2. The Code editor shall correct internal references in the
Code and in any enacted legislation as necessary due to the
enactment of this section.
PART B
CORRESPONDING CHANGES
Sec. 46. Section 124.201A, subsection 4, Code 2024, is
amended to read as follows:
4. Any cannabis-derived investigational product or
cannabis-derived product approved as a prescription drug
medication by the United States food and drug administration
shall not be considered marijuana or cannabimimetic agents,
both as defined in section 124.204 , tetrahydrocannabinols
as used in section 124.204, subsection 4 , paragraph “u” ,
unnumbered paragraph 1, or hemp as defined in section 204.2
204A.2 .
Sec. 47. Section 124.204, subsection 7, paragraph a, Code
2024, is amended to read as follows:
a. Hemp as defined in section 204.2 204A.2, including hemp
that is or was produced in this state, or was produced in
another state , in accordance with the provisions of chapter 204
the federal hemp law as defined in chapter 204A, with a maximum
delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration that does not exceed
three-tenths of one percent on a dry weight basis.
Sec. 48. Section 124.401, subsection 6, paragraph a, Code
2024, is amended by striking the paragraph and inserting in
lieu thereof the following:
a. Hemp that is hemp seed, including hemp seed delivered
for planting at a lot by a USDA licensee or hemp that is or was
produced at a lot by a USDA licensee, in accordance with the
provisions of the federal hemp law, as those terms are defined
in chapter 204A.
Sec. 49. Section 124.401G, Code 2024, is amended by striking
the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
124.401G Iowa hemp Act — negligent violation program.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the
contrary, a person shall not be guilty of an offense under
this chapter, including under section 124.401 or 124.410,
for producing, possessing, using, harvesting, handling,
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distributing the plant cannabis, to the extent that the person
is a USDA licensee acting in accordance with the federal hemp
law, as those terms are defined in chapter 204A.
Sec. 50. Section 124.506, subsection 5, Code 2024, is
amended by striking the subsection.
Sec. 51. Section 317.1D, Code 2024, is amended to read as
follows:
317.1D Exemption —— Iowa hemp Act.
This chapter does not apply to a plant or any part of the
plant qualifying as hemp, if the hemp is produced on a crop
site regulated under chapter 204 on the USDA licensee’s lot
in accordance with the federal hemp law, as those terms are
defined in chapter 204A .
Sec. 52. Section 453B.17, subsection 1, Code 2024, is
amended by striking the subsection and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
1. Hemp as defined in section 204A.2, including hemp seed
delivered for planting at a lot by a USDA licensee or hemp that
is or was produced at a lot by a USDA licensee, in accordance
with the provisions of the federal hemp law, as those terms are
defined in chapter 204A.
Sec. 53. Section 453B.18, Code 2024, is amended by striking
the section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
453B.18 Exemption —— Iowa hemp Act —— negligent violation
program.
Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the
contrary, a person shall not be guilty of an offense under this
chapter for producing or possessing the plant cannabis, to the
extent that the person is a USDA licensee acting in accordance
with the federal hemp law, as those terms are defined in
chapter 204A.
Sec. 54. Section 716.14, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code
2024, is amended to read as follows:
b. “Agricultural crop” means a plant produced for food,
animal feed, fiber, oil, or fuel if the plant is classified
as a forage or cereal plant, including but not limited to
alfalfa, barley, buckwheat, corn, flax, forage, hemp as defined
in section 204.2 204A.2 , millet, oats, popcorn, rye, sorghum,
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silage. A plant which is a noxious weed pursuant to section
317.1A shall not be considered an agricultural crop unless the
plant is produced as a research crop.
PART C
EFFECTIVE DATE
Sec. 55. EFFECTIVE DATE. This division of this Act takes
effect December 31, 2024.
______________________________ ______________________________
PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR
Speaker of the House President of the Senate
I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and
is known as House File 2641, Ninetieth General Assembly.
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MEGHAN NELSON
Chief Clerk of the House
Approved _______________, 2024 ______________________________
KIM REYNOLDS
Governor