DES MOINES - Iowa is on the verge of becoming the first state to criminalize recording farm sights and sounds without prior permission from the farmer or business owner.

It's become a hot-button issue in the waning days of the legislative session, one that pits environmental and animal rights activists against farmers and agribusiness interests.

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full story:
http://www.globegazette.com/news/local/article_2fc26b26-8425-11e0-8d7f-001cc4c03286.html

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/05/22/iowa-lawmakers-push-for-ban-on-undercover-filming-of-animal-farms/