Permits
Animal Exhibitor Licensing (Petting Zoo)
Animals are protected under the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and overseen by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Farm animals at agricultural shows, fairs and exhibits are exempt from licensing. Exhibiting farm animals for nonagricultural purposes including petting zoos must be licensed. Animals not commonly kept on U.S. farms, such as camels, must also be licensed.
The Animal Welfare Act does not regulate horse shows. Animals kept in a wild state for game preserves, hunting preserves or similar businesses are exempt. Hunting events are not regulated.
Animal Welfare Act Licensing Application
https://web01.aphis.usda.gov/ApplicationKit.nsf/application?OpenForm
Food Service Permits and Inspections
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals issues permits and inspects establishments that serving food. This agency is contacted when building a new or remodeling an on-site kitchen. This site also links to the Iowa food code.
Food Stand Operations – What you need to know. This resource reviews permits, food safety measures and the types of food that can be sold at food stands. Iowa State University Extension, May 2007
Iowa Laws: Sale of Home Prepared Foods. Learn Iowa licensing and inspection requirements for selling food products from home. Iowa State University Extension, September 2005
Selling Food Products: A business from your home. This document outlines the steps in creating a home-based food business. North Central Regional Extension Publication, January 2000
Starting a Bed and Breakfast in Iowa – Laws that apply. This document reviews what food permits are required for a bed and breakfast. Iowa State University Extension, April 2005
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Contact to obtain an alcoholic beverage license. Separate licenses are used for off-premise and on-premise consumption of beer, liquor and wine.
http://www.iowaabd.com/
866-469-2223
Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals, Food and Consumer Safety
http://www.state.ia.us/government/dia/page9.html
515-281-7102
webmaster@dia.iowa.gov
Licensing and Registration Under the Animal Welfare Act
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/awlicreg/awlicreg.html
Winery Licensing
Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
Contact to obtain a license. Separate licenses are used for off-premise and on-premise consumption of beer, liquor and wine.
http://www.iowaabd.com/
866-469-2223
