Sheep Dealer

Iowa Department of Ag & Land Stewardship

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Sheep dealers buy for resale, sell, or exchange sheep. The permit does not apply to the following: employees of a sheep dealer, the operator or owner of a farm who exchanges only sheep which have been kept solely for feeding or breeding purposes, and livestock auction markets acting strictly on a consignment basis.

Code Citation Iowa Code 166A

Who Applies Any person engaged in the business of sheep dealing must obtain a license.

When To Apply Application must be made and a license issued before operations begin.

Initial Requirements All sheep dealers are subject to inspection (facility and/or records) by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

Duration Licenses are renewed annually and expire on July 1 following the date of issuance.

Processing Time 10 Days.

Fee Structure License: $5 per year Renewal: $10

Renewal Requirements Does not pertain.

Exam Does not pertain.

Additional Information None.

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