Application for a Permit to Operate in Iowa as a USDA Animal Care Licensed Facility

Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

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Allows bearer to operator in the state of Iowa as a federally licensed animal welfare dealer.

Code Citation 162.2A and 162.7

Who Applies All USDA Animal Care licensees, including commercial breeders of dogs and cats, research facilities and exhibitors.

When To Apply Upon approval and verification of licensing with USDA Animal Care

Initial Requirements Licensing with USDA Animal Care.

Duration One year from date of issuing state authorization.

Processing Time 10 days.

Fee Structure Permit or Registration Fee: $175

Renewal Requirements Maintaining active USDA Animal Care license.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information A dealer shall not purchase a dog or cat from a commercial establishment that does not have a valid authorization issued or renewed under this chapter or a similar authorization issued or renewed by another state.

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Contact Information
Jeff Kaisand, DVM
Address
Bureau of Animal Industry
Wallace State Office Building, 502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319