{"data":{"id":"us-ia/iowa-code-717a.4","jurisdiction":"us-ia","citation":"Iowa Code § 717A.4","heading":"Use of pathogens to threaten animals and crops — penalty.","body":"1. Except as provided in subsection 2, a person shall not willfully possess, transport, or transfer a pathogen with an intent to threaten the health of an animal or crop.\na. For animals, a pathogen restricted under this section shall be limited to a biological agent or toxin listed in 9 C.F.R. §121.2(b), as that list exists on January 1, 2004.\nb. For crops, a pathogen restricted under this section shall be limited to a biological agent or toxin listed in 7 C.F.R. §331.3, as that list exists on January 1, 2004.\n2. This section does not apply to a person who possesses, transports, or distributes a pathogen in compliance with federal law, including but not limited to as provided in 9 C.F.R. pt. 121 or 7 C.F.R. pt. 331.\n3. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class “B” felony.","path":["Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE (Ch. 687 - 916)","Chapter 717A - OFFENSES RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION"],"source_url":"https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/717A.4.pdf","current_through":"Iowa Code 2026 edition","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:40:18Z","sha256":"57c0ef63460b798daf8557ac06e7e3c87807313286364f7d2c57ee30e5591527","source_id":"us-ia","stale":false,"prev":"us-ia/iowa-code-717a.3b","next":"us-ia/iowa-code-717b.1"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}