2009 Iowa Code 198.9 – Inspection fees and reports
1. a . An inspection fee to be fixed annually by the secretary at a rate of not more than sixteen cents per ton, shall be paid on commercial feed distributed in this state by the person who first distributes the commercial feed, subject to the following:
(1)Â The inspection fee is not required on the first distribution, if made to a qualified buyer who, with approval from the secretary, shall become responsible for the fee.
(2)Â A fee shall not be paid on a commercial feed if the payment has been made by a previous distributor.
(3)Â A fee shall not be paid on customer-formula feeds if the inspection fee is paid on the commercial feeds which are used as components of the customer-formula feeds.
(4)Â A minimum semiannual fee shall be twenty dollars.
(5)Â A licensed manufacturer shall pay the inspection fee on commercial feed that is fed to livestock owned by the licensee.