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IA HSB254

SB

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds all species of geese to the list of animals that property owners or tenants can destroy or dispose of as nuisances without prior permission, regardless of hunting season

  • Applies to owners or tenants of agricultural property or associated residences located outside city corporate limits

  • Allows taking geese using cage traps, dog-proof traps, or shooting when the owner or tenant in good faith deems the geese to be a nuisance

  • Does not apply to geese listed under the federal Endangered Species Act or listed as endangered by the Iowa Natural Resource Commission

  • Notes that certain goose species are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and violations may result in federal penalties

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to open season exceptions for taking geese.(See HF 866.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 866.

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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