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SF 739

Importation of live Cervidae permission to certain accredited facilities

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Torrey Westrom

Summary of SF 739: Importation of Live Cervidae Permission to Certain Accredited Facilities OverviewSF 739 is a bill that would allow the importation of live Cervidae (deer, elk, m

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Bill Summary · SF 739

Summary of SF 739: Importation of Live Cervidae Permission to Certain Accredited Facilities

Overview

SF 739 is a bill that would allow the importation of live Cervidae (deer, elk, moose, etc.) into Iowa by certain accredited facilities, such as zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. The bill seeks to provide a legal pathway for these facilities to acquire and house Cervidae species that are not native to Iowa.

Key Provisions

  • Grants the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) the authority to issue permits for the importation of live Cervidae to accredited facilities.
  • Requires facilities to meet specific standards and requirements set by IDALS in order to receive an importation permit.
  • Mandates that imported Cervidae must be obtained from herds that are certified as free of chronic wasting disease (CWD) and other infectious diseases.
  • Establishes reporting and record-keeping requirements for facilities that import live Cervidae.
  • Imposes penalties for violations of the importation rules and regulations.

Affected Parties

  • Zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, and other accredited facilities in Iowa that wish to acquire and house non-native Cervidae species.
  • The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, which would be responsible for issuing importation permits and overseeing compliance.
  • Cervidae producers and suppliers outside of Iowa who could potentially sell their animals to eligible Iowa facilities.

Procedural Details

  • The bill has been referred to the Iowa Senate's Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development committee for further consideration.
  • If passed, the new Cervidae importation rules and regulations would take effect upon enactment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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