Iowa statute
Iowa Code § 708B.1 — Anthrax
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Chapter 708B: Biological Agents or Diseases, Iowa Code.
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Full text of Iowa Code § 708B.1
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
1. Unlawful possession.
Any person who knowingly possesses bacillus anthracis or any substance containing bacillus anthracis is guilty of a class “C” felony.
2. Unlawful distribution.
Any person who knowingly distributes bacillus anthracis or any substance containing bacillus anthracis to any other person, which may or may not cause exposure to bacillus anthracis, is guilty of a class “B” felony.
3. Exceptions.
This section shall not apply to a person who possesses or distributes bacillus anthracis or any substance containing bacillus anthracis which is being used solely for a purpose which is lawfully authorized under federal law.
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