Iowa Code (Last Updated: December 05, 2016) |
Title XVI. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE |
Chapter 717B. INJURY TO ANIMALS OTHER THAN LIVESTOCK |
Section 717B.6. Destruction and disposition of wild animals.
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A person may humanely destroy a wild animal as defined in section 481A.1, if the wild animal is permanently distressed by injury or disease to a degree that results in severe and prolonged suffering. The destroyed animal shall be subject to disposition as provided by rules adopted by the natural resource commission pursuant to chapter 17A.