Iowa § 189.6 - 189.6 Taking of samples.
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§ 189.6. 189.6 Taking of samples.
The department may, without the consent of the owner, examine or open any package containing, or believed to contain, any article or product which it suspects may be prepared, manufactured, offered, or exposed for sale, sold, or held in possession in violation of the provisions of this subtitle, in order to secure a sample for analysis or examination, and the sample and damage to container shall be paid for at the current market price by the department. [C97, §2521, 2526; S13, §2528-b, -f2, 5077-a11, -a22; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3034; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §189.6] 94 Acts, ch 1023, §22; 2003 Acts, ch 69, §30; 2012 Acts, ch 1095, §68; 2015 Acts, ch 103, §3 Thu Dec 11 18:49:17 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 189.6 (20, 0)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 189.6
What does Iowa Code § 189.6 cover?
Section 189.6 ("189.6 Taking of samples.") 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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