A USDA licensee who is participating in or has successfully completed the program for negligent violations as provided in 7 C.F.R. §990.29 shall not be subject to a criminal offense under chapter 124 or 453B for committing an act that otherwise would constitute the offense.

2019 Acts, ch 130, §15, 18, 19 C2020, §204.15 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §73; 2024 Acts, ch 1177, §35, 45, 55 C2025, §204A.8