Reptiles & Amphibians - Definition - Iowa

Words and phrases as used in this chapter and chapters 350, 456A, 456B, 457A, 461A through 461C, 462A, 462B, 463B, 464A, 465A through 465C, 481B, 482, 483A, 484A, and 484B and such other chapters as relate to the subject matter of these chapters shall be construed as follows: 2. “Amphibian” means a member of the class Amphibia. 13. “Commission” means the natural resource commission. 15. “Department” means the department of natural resources. 16. “Director” means the director of the department or the director's designee. 29. “Reptile” means a member of the class Reptilia. 34. “Turtle” means any member of the order Testudines. 36. “Wild animal” means a wild mammal, bird, fish, amphibian, reptile, or other wildlife found in this state, whether game or nongame, migratory or nonmigratory, the ownership and title to which is claimed by this state.;

Citation: I.C.A. § 481A.1;