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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. a. The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A providing minimum general safety standards for the design, construction, location, installation, and operation of equipment for storage, handling, transportation by tank truck or tank trailer, and utilization of fertilizers and soil conditioners.
b. The rules shall be such as are reasonably necessary for the protection and safety of the public and persons using fertilizers or soil conditioners, and shall be in substantial conformity with the generally accepted standards of safety.
c. Fertilizer and soil conditioner equipment shall be installed and maintained in a safe operating condition and in conformity with rules adopted by the department.
2. The department may adopt such reasonable rules as may be necessary in order to carry into effect the purpose, and to secure the efficient administration, of this chapter.
3. This chapter does not prohibit the use of storage tanks smaller than transporting tanks nor the transfer of all kinds of fertilizers or soil conditioners directly from transporting tanks to implements of husbandry, if proper safety precautions are observed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title V. Agriculture [Chs. 159-215A] § 200.14. Rules - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-v-agriculture-chs-159-215a/ia-code-sect-200-14/
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