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The owners of licensed dogs and cats, if known, shall be notified in writing not less than two days following impoundment that upon payment of impounding costs such dogs or cats will be returned. If the impounded licensed dogs or cats are not recovered by their owners within 10 days after notice, the dogs or cats shall be disposed of by the Police Chief. Impounded unlicensed dogs and cats may be recovered by the owner, upon proper identification, by payment of the license fee and impounding costs. If such dogs or cats are not claimed within 10 days after impounding, they shall be disposed of by the Police Chief.
(Code of Iowa, Ch. 717E)
1. Prohibition. It is unlawful for any person to award a pet or advertise that a pet may be awarded as any of the following:
A. A prize for participating in a game.
B. A prize for participating in a fair.
C. An inducement or condition for visiting a place of business or attending an event sponsored by a business.
D. An inducement or condition for executing a contract that includes provisions unrelated to the ownership, care or disposition of the pet.
2. Exceptions. This section does not apply to any of the following:
A. A pet shop licensed pursuant to Section 162.5 of the Code of Iowa if the award of a pet is provided in connection with the sale of a pet on the premises of the pet shop.
B. Youth programs associated with 4-H Clubs; Future Farmers of America; the Izaak Walton League of America; or organizations associated with outdoor recreation, hunting or fishing, including but not limited to the Iowa Sportsmen’s Federation.
It is unlawful to tamper with a rabies vaccination tag.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.45)
1. A person commits the offense of tampering with a rabies vaccination tag if all of the following apply:
A. The person knowingly removes, damages, or destroys a rabies vaccination tag as described in Section 351.35 of the Code of Iowa.
B. The rabies vaccination tag is attached to a collar worn by a dog, including as provided in Sections 351.25 and 351.26 of the Code of Iowa.
2. This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following:
A. The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner.
B. A peace officer.
C. A veterinarian.
D. An animal shelter or pound.
It is unlawful to tamper with an electronic handling device.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 351.46)
1. A person commits the offense of tampering with an electronic handling device if all of the following apply:
A. The person knowingly removes, disables, or destroys an electronic device designed and used to maintain custody or control of the dog or modify the dog’s behavior.
B. The electronic device is attached to or worn by the dog or attached to an item worn by the dog, including (but not limited to) a collar, harness, or vest.
2. This section shall not apply to an act taken by any of the following:
A. The owner of the dog, an agent of the owner, or a person authorized to take action by the owner.
B. A peace officer.
C. A veterinarian.
D. An animal shelter or pound.