Iowa § 163.11 - 163.11 Examination of imported animals.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 163.11 — 163.11 Examination of imported animals., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 163.11. 163.11 Examination of imported animals.
1. A person shall not move an animal into this state, except to a public livestock market where federal inspection of livestock is maintained, for work, breeding, or dairy purposes, unless such animal has been examined and found free from all infectious or contagious diseases. 2. A person shall not bring in any manner into this state any cattle for dairy or breeding purposes unless such cattle have been tested within thirty days prior to date of importation by the agglutination test for contagious abortion or abortion disease, and shown to be free from such disease. 3. Animals for feeding purposes, however, may be brought into the state without inspection, under such regulations as the department may prescribe except that this subsection shall not apply to swine. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2653; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §163.11] 2004 Acts, ch 1163, §4; 2015 Acts, ch 29, §28 Referred to in §163.12 Thu Dec 11 18:41:08 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 163.11 (24, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 163.11
What does Iowa Code § 163.11 cover?
Section 163.11 ("163.11 Examination of imported animals.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 163.11?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 163.11" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Iowa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Iowa attorney.
How does Iowa § 163.11 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Iowa can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Iowa.