# Iowa Code § 162.5A: Operation of a boarding kennel state license

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TV_C162_S162.5A

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 162.5A
- **Heading:** Operation of a boarding kennel state license
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title V / Chapter 162 / Section 162.5A

## Text

A boarding kennel shall only operate pursuant to a state license issued by the department as provided in section 162.2A. The boarding kennel shall maintain records as required by the department in order for the department to ensure the boarding kennel’s compliance with the provisions of this chapter. A boarding kennel shall not purchase a dog or cat from a commercial establishment that does not have a valid authorization issued or renewed under this chapter or a similar authorization issued or renewed by another state.

2010 Acts, ch 1030, §10, 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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