Iowa § 177A.7 - 177A.7 Infection — eradication — notice.
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§ 177A.7. 177A.7 Infection — eradication — notice.
Whenever inspection discloses that any places, or plants or plant products, or things and substances used or connected therewith, are infested or infected with any dangerously injurious insect pest or disease listed as a public nuisance, written notice thereof shall be given the owner or person in possession or control of the place where found, who shall proceed to control, eradicate, or prevent the dissemination of such insect pest or disease, and to remove, cut, or destroy infested and infected plants and plant products, or things and substances used or connected therewith, as prescribed in the notice or the rules. Whenever such owner or person in possession cannot be found, or shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey the requirements of the notice and the rules, such requirements shall be carried out by the state entomologist, as required by section 177A.17. [S13, §2575-a48; C24, §4050, 4052, 4053, 4055; C27, 31, 35, §4062-b7; C39, §4062.07; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §267.7; C75, 77, 79, 81, §177A.7] Referred to in §177A.19 Thu Dec 11 18:44:43 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 177A.7 (18, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Iowa Code § 177A.7 cover?
Section 177A.7 ("177A.7 Infection — eradication — notice.") 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.
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