Iowa legal term
Food operation in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Food operation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Food operation” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Food operation” means any of the following: (a) A location where a food animal is produced, maintained, or otherwise housed or kept, or processed in any manner. (Iowa Code § 716.7A)
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