# Iowa Code § 162.4: Operation of an animal shelter certificate of registration

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.4

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 162.4
- **Heading:** Operation of an animal shelter certificate of registration
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title V / Chapter 162 / Section 162.4

## Text

An animal shelter shall only operate pursuant to a certificate of registration issued or renewed by the department as provided in section 162.2A. An animal shelter may sell dogs or cats if sales are allowed by the department. The animal shelter facility shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure the animal shelter’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

[C75, 77, 79, 81, §162.4]88 Acts, ch 1186, §6; 2010 Acts, ch 1030, §7, 29

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 162.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.2A Application, issuance, and renewal of authorizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.2B Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.2B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.2C Commercial establishment fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.2C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.3 Operation of a pound certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.4 Operation of an animal shelter certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.4A Operation of a research facility certificate of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.5 Operation of a pet shop state license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.5A Operation of a boarding kennel state license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.5A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.6 Operation of a commercial kennel state license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.7 Operation of a dealer state license or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.8 Operation of a commercial breeder state license or permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 162.9 Boarding kennel operator’s license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.9.md)

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