Environmental Law
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Case Details
A case, DeCoster v. Franklin County, that determined hog confinement and confinement livestock operations are subject to Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulations rather than local zoning.
Additional Notes
This decision clarified regulatory authority over livestock operations, shifting it from local zoning to state environmental regulations.