Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 21-1.2 - Consumer protection and industry services division

In addition to the duties outlined in subrule 1.1(4), the director of the consumer protection and industry services division advises the secretary of activities and any impending or potential problems that have Corne to the attention of the division's personnel. The bureaus and laboratories under the supervision of the consumer protection and industry services division are as follows:

(1)Grain warehouse bureau. This bureau licenses, inspects and examines grain dealers and grain warehouse facilities and reviews financial statements of licensees to ensure Cornpliance with requirements, including payment of fees into the grain indemnity fund. The bureau also reviews claims made against the fund and makes reCornmendations on those claims to the grain indemnity fund board, upon which the board takes action. This bureau includes the following unit:

a.Audit. This unit analyzes reports filed by feed and fertilizer Cornpanies for fees paid into the general fund of the state. The unit also makes audits to check for Cornpliance with check-off law for the Cornmodity promotion boards.

b. Reserved.

(2)Weights and measures bureau. This bureau inspects and licenses for Cornmercial use all weights and measures or weighing and measuring devices; conducts petroleum products sampling and testing, tests and certifies antifreeze, and conducts random package and labeling inspections of products offered for sale; registers and licenses all service agencies and persons who service or repair Cornmercial weighing and measuring devices; approves or rejects all blueprints on new scale installations; and approves or rejects bonds for scale installation. The bureau maintains the state metrology laboratory and, following the rules and regulations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and using the weights and measures standards that are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, adjusts, certifies, and seals weights and measures used by state inspectors, Cornmercial repairers and private industry. The bureau deals with renewable fuels and coproducts by facilitating increased production and consumption of products made from Iowa's agricultural Cornmodities and by encouraging production and use of renewable fuels and coproducts.

(3)Entomology and seed laboratory. This laboratory licenses establishments selling or distributing seeds that are sold for agricultural purposes; controls the movement of serious insect pests and plant diseases, including those under federal quarantine; and inspects nursery stock growers and dealers.

(4)Agricultural diversification and market development bureau. This bureau processes applications for organic certification and works closely with the Iowa organic advisory council to ensure approval of those applications that meet state and federal regulations. This bureau provides marketing opportunities for diversified agricultural products throughout the state. This bureau includes the following units:

a.Agricultural marketing. This unit works with the various boards of Iowa agricultural organizations to assist and support their respective marketing efforts. The unit also seeks new opportunities to assist Iowa's private firms to find markets for their products. The unit provides Iowa livestock and grain producers with essential market information on a timely basis through the market news reporting service, a joint effort with the United States Department of Agriculture. Additionally, the unit assists the renewable fuel infrastructure board, provides for the administration of the renewable fuel infrastructure programs, and provides for the management of the renewable fuel infrastructure fund.

b.Horticulture. This unit lends direction, continuity, leadership, and administrative services and guidance to the Iowa horticulture industry. The unit identifies and helps determine the market potential for horticultural crops such as ornamental plants, fruits and vegetables, Christmas trees, herbs, mushrooms, grapes, nuts, and turf products. The horticulture unit monitors the conditions of the industry and identifies, collects, and distributes pertinent information concerning horticulture and related interests. The unit acts as a resource for horticultural producers and provides referrals for assistance in marketing, production, financial aid, disaster programs, and regulatory issues. The horticulture unit acts as a liaison between industry organizations, other state and federal agencies, universities, nonCornmercial horticultural groups, and the agricultural Cornmunity.

c.Farmers' markets. This unit assists in the organization and improvement of farmers' markets throughout the state. The unit collects and distributes information pertinent to the markets and provides market managers assistance in vendor recruitment, market promotion, and regulatory issues.

d.Farmers' market nutrition programs. This unit administers programs designed to provide a supplemental source of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables for women, infants, and children, seniors, and other clients and to increase the production, distribution, and consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables.

(5)Horse and dog bureau. This bureau promotes the Iowa horse and dog breeding industry by registering qualified Iowa-foaled horses and Iowa-whelped dogs and working in cooperation with the racing industry. The bureau administers the payment of breeder awards to the breeders of qualified winning horses and dogs.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-1.2

ARC 7587B, lAB 2/25/09, effective 2/5/09; ARC 8240B, lAB 10/21/09, effective 9/30/09; ARC 9220B, lAB 11/17/10, effective 10/20/10; ARC 9584B, lAB 6/29/11, effective 7/1/11; ARC 9816B, lAB 11/2/11, effective 12/7/11