Iowa legal term
Veterinarian in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Veterinarian” 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 “Veterinarian” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Veterinarian” means a veterinarian licensed pursuant to chapter 169 who practices veterinary medicine in this state. (Iowa Code § 717B.1)
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