Current through March 29, 2024
Section 654C.1 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless otherwise required:
1."Animal feeding operation structure" means the same as defined in section 459.102.2."Dispute" means a controversy between an owner and a neighbor, which arises from negotiations between the parties to establish an animal feeding operation structure within the separation distance.3."Farm mediation service" means the organization selected pursuant to section 13.13.4."Neighbor" means a person benefiting from a separation distance required pursuant to section 459.202 or 459.204, including a person owning a residence other than the owner of the animal feeding operation, a commercial enterprise, bona fide religious institution, educational institution, or a city, authorized to execute a waiver.5."Owner" means the owner of an animal feeding operation, as defined in section 459.102, which utilizes an animal feeding operation structure.6."Participate" or "participation" means attending a mediation meeting, and having knowledge about and discussing issues concerning a subject relating to a dispute.7."Waiver" means a waiver executed between an owner and a neighbor as provided in section 459.205.