Senate File 632 amends various sections of Iowa's agricultural laws to enhance regulations surrounding agriculture, particularly in areas such as crop production, animal health, and agricultural processing. The bill redefines "agricultural land" to include real property used for agricultural purposes, even if taken out of production for environmental protection. It updates terminology by replacing "state chemist" with "bureau chief of the Iowa laboratory bureau" and introduces new definitions for terms like "beneficial substance," "plant amendment," and "soil inoculant." Additionally, the bill modifies definitions related to commercial fertilizers and their components, ensuring clarity in labeling and advertising practices, while establishing new categories for beneficial substances and soil amendments.

The bill also introduces a licensing requirement for manufacturers and distributors of fertilizers and beneficial substances, mandating a $20 fee and biennial license renewals. It sets forth registration requirements for each brand and grade of commercial fertilizer and beneficial substance, along with specific labeling mandates. Furthermore, it establishes an annual inspection fee based on tonnage sold and a groundwater protection fee for nitrogen-based fertilizers. The secretary is granted authority to adopt rules for registration and labeling, and penalties are outlined for late filings. The bill also addresses critical infrastructure sabotage, veterinary medicine, and livestock management, enhancing regulatory frameworks to ensure public safety and compliance with state and federal laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6A.21, 190C.22, 200.3, 200.4, 200.5, 200.6, 200.9, 200.12, 17A.7, 200.16, 200.17, 200.18, 200.19, 200.20, 200.22, 200A.2, 202.1, 321.1, 403.17, 455B.411, 455E.11, 200.8, 554.9102, 163.1, 17A.4, 162.2, 169.12, 459.501, 717.5, 189A.2, 189A.3, 189A.4, 189A.5, 189A.7
Enrolled: 6A.21, 190C.22, 200.3, 200.4, 200.5, 200.6, 200.9, 200.12, 17A.7, 200.16, 200.17, 200.18, 200.19, 200.20, 200.22, 200A.2, 202.1, 321.1, 403.17, 455B.411, 455E.11, 200.8, 554.9102, 163.1, 17A.4, 162.2, 169.12, 459.501, 717.5, 189A.2, 189A.3, 189A.4, 189A.5, 189A.7