Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-46.14
Any person wanting to move plants or plant products to any destination outside of Iowa may apply to the state entomologist for inspection of the plants or plant products and certification as to the presence or absence of plant pests and diseases likely to prevent the acceptance of those plants or plant products at the destination. The application must be made as far in advance as possible. Upon receipt of the application, the state entomologist will arrange for the inspection to be made as early as conveniently practical. The plants or plant products to be inspected shall be assembled and held in such a manner as to enable a proper and adequate inspection to be made. If destination requirements regarding plant pests and diseases are met, certification can be made in accordance with Iowa Code section I77A.9. Fees for the inspection will be set to cover in full any expenses incurred by the state entomologist or authorized inspectors who made the inspection.
Any plants or plant parts capable of propagation, not classified as nursery stock, which originate outside the state, may be subj ect to inspection to determine whether those plants or plant parts are infested or infected with insect pests or diseases. If inspections reveal the presence of insect pests or diseases, such plants or plant parts will be treated or destroyed. If no infestations are discovered, a certification report may be issued by the inspector to the person offering the plants or plant parts for sale or movement. Inspection of these plants or plant parts shall be subject to the same rules and fees as nursery stock.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 21-46.14