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IA SSB3119
SB
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Agriculture
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AI Summary
- Adds "shellfish" to the legal definition of "animal" under Iowa's animal feeding operation (AFO) regulations in Code section 459.102.
- Establishes animal unit equivalency factors for shellfish: 0.001 animal units for shellfish weighing 25 grams or more, and 0.00006 animal units for shellfish weighing less than 25 grams.
- Brings shellfish operations under Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regulation, including air and water quality standards, separation distance requirements, construction permits, and manure management plans.
- Violations of air or water quality regulations carry civil penalties up to $10,000 for administrative assessments, or up to $5,000 for judicially assessed penalties.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to animal feeding operations by regulating shellfish, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2337.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2337.
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Agriculture2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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