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Iowa Code § 489.14205 — IA Code / Title XII / Chapter 489 / Section 489.14205
Certificate of existence for protected series.
Status: in_force

(1) On request of any person, the secretary of state shall issue a certificate of existence for a protected series of a series limited liability company or a certificate of authority for a foreign protected series in the following circumstances:

(1) (a) In the case of a protected series, if all of the following apply:

(1) (a) No statement of dissolution, termination, or relocation pertaining to the protected series has been filed.

(1) (a) The company has delivered to the secretary of state for filing the most recent biennial report required by section 489.212 and the report includes the name of the protected series, unless any of the following applies:

(1) (a) When the company delivered the report for filing, the protected series designation pertaining to the protected series had not yet taken effect.

(1) (a) After the company delivered the report for filing, the company delivered to the secretary of state for filing a statement of designation change changing the name of the protected series.

(1) (b) In the case of a foreign protected series, it is authorized to do business in this state.

(2) A certificate issued under subsection 1 must state all of the following:

(2) (a) In the case of a protected series, all of the following:

(2) (a) The name of the protected series of the series limited liability company and the name of the company.

(2) (a) That the requirements of subsection 1 are met.

(2) (a) The date the protected series designation pertaining to the protected series took effect.

(2) (a) If a statement of designation change pertaining to the protected series has been filed, the effective date and contents of the statement.

(2) (b) In the case of a foreign protected series, that it is authorized to do business in this state.

(2) (c) That all fees, taxes, interest, and penalties due under this chapter or other law to the secretary of state have been paid if all of the following apply:

(2) (c) Payment is reflected in the records of the secretary of state.

(2) (c) Nonpayment affects the existence or good standing of the protected series.

(2) (d) Other facts reflected in the records of the secretary of state pertaining to the protected series or foreign protected series which the person requesting the certificate reasonably requests.

(3) Subject to any qualification stated by the secretary of state in a certificate issued under subsection 1, the certificate may be relied on as conclusive evidence of the facts stated in the certificate.

2019 Acts, ch 26, §13, 41; 2024 Acts, ch 1125, §23, 31
Iowa Code § 537A.1 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 537A / Section 537A.1
Seals abolished.
Status: in_force

The use of private seals in written contracts, or other instruments in writing, by individuals, firms, or corporations that have not adopted a corporate seal, is hereby abolished; but the addition of a seal to any such instrument shall not affect its character or validity in any respect.

[C51, §974; R60, §1823; C73, §2112; C97, §3068; S13, §3068; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §9439; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §537.1; C75, 77, 79, 81, §537A.1]
Iowa Code § 12I.2 — IA Code / Title I / Chapter 12I / Section 12I.2
Creation of Iowa ABLE savings plan trust.
Status: in_force

An Iowa ABLE savings plan trust is created. The treasurer of state is the trustee of the trust, and has all powers necessary to carry out and effectuate the purposes, objectives, and provisions of this chapter pertaining to the trust, including the power to do all of the following:

(1) Make and enter into contracts necessary for the administration of the trust created under this chapter.

(2) Enter into agreements with this state or any other state, or any federal or other state agency, or other entity as required to implement this chapter.

(3) Carry out the duties and obligations of the trust pursuant to this chapter.

(4) Accept any grants, gifts, legislative appropriations, and other moneys from the state, any unit of federal, state, or local government, or any other person, firm, partnership, or corporation which the treasurer of state shall deposit into the administrative fund or program fund.

(5) Participate in any federal, state, or local governmental program for the benefit of the trust.

(6) Procure insurance against any loss in connection with the property, assets, or activities of the trust.

(7) Enter into participation agreements.

(8) Make payments to designated beneficiaries pursuant to participation agreements.

(9) Make refunds to account owners upon the termination of participation agreements, and partial nonqualified distributions to account owners, pursuant to this chapter and the limitations and restrictions set forth in this chapter.

(10) Invest moneys from the program fund in any investments that are determined by the treasurer of state to be appropriate.

(11) Engage investment advisors, if necessary, to assist in the investment of trust assets.

(12) Contract for goods and services and engage personnel as necessary, including consultants, actuaries, managers, legal counsel, and auditors for the purpose of rendering professional, managerial, and technical assistance and advice to the treasurer of state regarding trust administration and operation.

(13) Establish, impose, and collect administrative fees and charges in connection with transactions of the trust, and provide for reasonable service charges, including penalties for cancellations and late payments with respect to participation agreements.

(14) Administer the funds of the trust.

(15) Prepare and file reports and notices.

(16) Enter into agreements with contracting states to permit residents of the contracting state to participate in the Iowa ABLE savings plan trust.

(17) Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A for the administration of this chapter.

2015 Acts, ch 137, §77, 162, 163; 2021 Acts, ch 136, §2
Iowa Code § 614.4 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 614 / Section 614.4
Fraud — mistake — trespass.
Status: in_force

In actions for relief on the ground of fraud or mistake, and those for trespass to property, the cause of action shall not be deemed to have accrued until the fraud, mistake, or trespass complained of shall have been discovered by the party aggrieved.

[C51, §1660; R60, §2741; C73, §2530; C97, §3448; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11010; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §614.4]
Iowa Code § 306.44 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 306 / Section 306.44
Study of road systems.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2022 Acts, ch 1021, §186.
Iowa Code § 492.3 — IA Code / Title XII / Chapter 492 / Section 492.3
Penalties.
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of sections 492.1 and 492.2, or knowingly making a false statement on such certificate, shall be guilty of a fraudulent practice.

[C97, §1627; S13, §1627; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §8410; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §492.3]
Iowa Code § 423.18 — IA Code / Title X / Chapter 423 / Section 423.18
Multiple points of use exemption forms.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2007 Acts, ch 179, §9.
Iowa Code § 222.80 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 222 / Section 222.80
Liability to state.
Status: in_force

A person admitted to a county institution or admitted at state expense to a private hospital, sanitarium, or other facility for treatment, training, instruction, care, habilitation, and support as a patient with an intellectual disability shall be liable to the state for the reasonable cost of the support as provided in section 222.78.

[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §222.80]96 Acts, ch 1129, §50; 2012 Acts, ch 1019, §58; 2012 Acts, ch 1120, §90, 130; 2013 Acts, ch 130, §29, 35; 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §48, 137
Iowa Code § 633E.17 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 633E / Section 633E.17
Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application, and to this end, the provisions of the chapter are severable.

2004 Acts, ch 1015, §24C2005, §633.9172005 Acts, ch 38, §52, 53CS2005, §633E.17
Iowa Code § 29A.103 — IA Code / Title I / Chapter 29A / Section 29A.103
Mortgage foreclosures.
Status: in_force

(1) The creditor of a service member who, prior to entry into military service, has entered into a mortgage contract with the service member for the purchase of real or personal property shall not foreclose on the mortgage or repossess the property for nonpayment or for any breach occurring during military service without an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2) The court, upon application to it under this section, shall, unless the court finds on the record that the ability of the service member to comply with the terms of the mortgage is not materially affected by reason of military service, do one or more of the following:

(2) (a) Order repayment of any prior installments or deposits as a condition of terminating the contract and resuming possession of the property.

(2) (b) Order a stay of the proceedings on its own motion, or on motion by the service member or another person on behalf of the service member.

(2) (c) Make any other disposition of the case as it considers to be equitable to conserve the interests of all parties.

(3) In order to come within the provisions of this section, the service member must establish all of the following:

(3) (a) That relief is sought on an obligation secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other security in the nature of a mortgage on either real or personal property.

(3) (b) That the obligation originated prior to the service member’s entry into military service.

(3) (c) That the property was owned by the service member prior to the commencement of military service.

(3) (d) That the property is owned by the service member at the time relief is sought.

(4) A person who knowingly forecloses on property that is the subject of this section, other than as provided in subsection 1, commits a serious misdemeanor.

2002 Acts, ch 1117, §37, 40; 2009 Acts, ch 166, §2
Iowa Code § 712.10 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 712 / Section 712.10
Destructive device.
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, “destructive device” means the same as defined in section 101A.1.

2023 Acts, ch 12, §5, 8
Iowa Code § 331.601 — IA Code / Title IX / Chapter 331 / Section 331.601
Office of county recorder.
Status: in_force

(1) The office of recorder is an elective office except that if a vacancy occurs in the office, a successor shall be elected or appointed to the unexpired term as provided in chapter 69.

(2) A person elected or appointed to the office of recorder shall qualify by taking the oath of office as provided in section 63.10 and giving bond as provided in section 64.8.

(3) The term of office of the recorder is four years.

(4) In counties in which the office of county recorder has been abolished, the board of supervisors shall reassign the duties of the county recorder who also serves as the county registrar pursuant to chapter 144.

[C51, §96, 239; R60, §224, 473; C73, §589; C97, §1072; S13, §1072; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §520; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §39.17; S81, §331.601; 81 Acts, ch 117, §600]95 Acts, ch 124, §9, 26; 2010 Acts, ch 1033, §47
Iowa Code § 321.131 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 321 / Section 321.131
Lien of fee.
Status: in_force

All registration or other fees provided for in this chapter shall constitute a lien against the vehicle for which the fees are payable unless otherwise provided in this section until such time as they are paid as provided by law, with any accrued penalties. The county treasurer may perfect a security interest in a vehicle for the amount of such fees as provided in section 321.50. If the lien is not perfected as provided in this section, the lien shall not be valid against a bona fide purchaser of the vehicle without actual notice to the purchaser.

[S13, §1571-m21; SS15, §1571-m7; C24, 27, 31, 35, §4928; C39, §5008.27; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321.131]2004 Acts, ch 1013, §22, 35
Iowa Code § 321E.24 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 321E / Section 321E.24
Warning and lighting devices on oversize vehicles and loads.
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A regarding oversize load signs, warning flags, vehicle length warning lights, and projecting-load lights. A vehicle or combination of vehicles with a gross weight or combined gross weight exceeding eighty thousand pounds shall not be required to display warning lights based on the vehicle’s weight, but may otherwise be required to display warning lights based on length, a projecting load, or other factors, as provided by law.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §321E.24]83 Acts, ch 116, §10; 2013 Acts, ch 49, §19; 2023 Acts, ch 60, §2
Iowa Code § 639.10 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 639 / Section 639.10
Appearance — judgment — perishable property.
Status: in_force

If, at the time of the service of the attachment, the claim upon which suit is brought is not due, the defendant need not appear in the action until the maturity of the demand, unless the defendant elects to plead, in which event the cause shall stand for trial when it is reached in its regular order, and no final judgment shall be rendered therein before the maturity of the debt unless such election is made, but if perishable property is levied upon, it may be sold as in other attachment cases.

[R60, §3179, 3180; C73, §2957, 2958; C97, §3884; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12087; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §639.10]
Iowa Code § 256.35A — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256 / Section 256.35A
Iowa autism council.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2024 Acts, ch 1170, §483, 484.
Iowa Code § 80F.3 — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 80F / Section 80F.3
Standard of proof.
Status: in_force

The standard of proof for an allegation, administrative charge, complaint, cause of action, claim, or defense under this chapter shall be a preponderance of the evidence unless a higher standard of proof is required by law.

2024 Acts, ch 1121, §2
Iowa Code § 229A.13 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 229A / Section 229A.13
Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or application and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable.

98 Acts, ch 1171, §14
Iowa Code § 328.31 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 328 / Section 328.31
Special certificates — inventory removals or additions.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2002 Acts, ch 1112, §15.
Iowa Code § 322.17 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.17
Copy of contract to buyer.
Status: in_force

A copy of every retail installment contract shall be furnished to the buyer at the time of the execution of the contract. An acknowledgment by the buyer contained in the body of the retail installment contract of the delivery of a copy thereof shall be conclusive proof of delivery in any action or proceeding by or against any assignee of a retail installment contract.

[C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §322.17]
Iowa Code § 411.14 — IA Code / Title IX / Chapter 411 / Section 411.14
Fraudulent practice — correction of errors.
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly makes a false statement or falsifies or permits to be falsified any record or records of the retirement system in an attempt to defraud the system as a result of such act, is guilty of a fraudulent practice. If any change or error in records results in a member or beneficiary receiving from the retirement system more or less than the member or beneficiary would have been entitled to receive had the records been correct, the system shall correct the error, and, as far as practicable, shall adjust the payments in such a manner that the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which the member or beneficiary was correctly entitled, shall be paid.

[C35, §6326-f12; C39, §6326.14; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §411.14]90 Acts, ch 1240, §81
Iowa Code § 325A.7 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 325A / Section 325A.7
Charges.
Status: in_force

All charges filed under the tariff by any motor carrier of household goods for any service shall be just, reasonable, and nondiscriminating and every unjust, unreasonable, or discriminating charge for such service or any part thereof is prohibited and declared unlawful.

97 Acts, ch 104, §38, 61
Iowa Code § 633.376 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 633 / Section 633.376
Allowance to children who do not reside with surviving spouse.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may also make an allowance under the same terms and conditions as provided in section 633.374 of an amount the court deems reasonable in light of the assets and condition of the estate, to provide for proper support during the period of twelve months following the decedent’s death to a child of the decedent who does not reside with the surviving spouse and is any of the following:

(1) (a) Less than eighteen years of age.

(1) (b) Between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two years who is any of the following:

(1) (b) Regularly attending an accredited school in pursuance of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or its equivalent.

(1) (b) Regularly attending a course of career and technical training either as a part of a regular school program or under special arrangements adapted to the individual person’s needs.

(1) (b) Is, in good faith, a full-time student in a college, university, or community college.

(1) (b) Has been accepted for admission to a college, university, or community college and the next regular term has not yet begun.

(1) (c) Is a child of any age who is dependent because of physical or mental disability.

(2) The estate’s personal representative shall mail pursuant to section 633.40, subsection 5, to the legal guardian of each child qualified under subsection 1 and to each child or the guardian ad litem for such child if necessary, who has no legal guardian, a written notice regarding the right to request an allowance. The notice shall inform the child and the child’s guardian or guardian ad litem, if applicable, of the right to submit an application to the court, within four months after service of the notice, for support for a period of twelve months following the decedent’s death. If an application for support has not been filed within four months after service of the notice by or on behalf of the child qualifying for support under subsection 1, the child shall be deemed to have waived the right to support under this section. A child who qualifies for support under this section or the child’s guardian or guardian ad litem may waive the child’s right to such support by filing an affidavit acknowledging receipt of notice and irrevocably waiving the child’s right to support under this section.

[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.376]83 Acts, ch 101, §127; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1497; 90 Acts, ch 1253, §120; 2009 Acts, ch 52, §7, 14; 2012 Acts, ch 1123, §11, 32; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §177; 2016 Acts, ch 1108, §71
Iowa Code § 261G.6 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 261G / Section 261G.6
Enforcement.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed to affect the authority of the attorney general pursuant to section 714.16.

2014 Acts, ch 1063, §10
Iowa Code § 554D.111 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 554D / Section 554D.111
Attribution and effect of electronic record and electronic signature.
Status: in_force

(1) An electronic record or electronic signature is attributable to a person if it was the act of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic record or electronic signature was attributable.

(2) The effect of an electronic record or electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection 1 is determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of its creation, execution, or adoption, including the parties’ agreement, if any, and otherwise as provided by law.

2000 Acts, ch 1189, §11; 2004 Acts, ch 1067, §6
Iowa Code § 151.6 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 151 / Section 151.6
Display of word “chiropractor”.
Status: in_force

Every licensee shall place upon all signs used by the licensee, and display prominently in the licensee’s office the word “chiropractor”.

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2560; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §151.6]
Iowa Code § 437A.21 — IA Code / Title X / Chapter 437A / Section 437A.21
Return and payment requirements.
Status: in_force

(1) Each electric company, natural gas company, electric cooperative, municipal utility, and other person whose property is subject to the statewide property tax shall file with the director a return, on or before March 31 following the assessment year, including, but not limited to, the following information:

(1) (a) The assessed value of property subject to the statewide property tax.

(1) (b) The amount of statewide property tax computed on such assessed value.

(2) The first return under subsection 1 is due on or before February 28, 2000.

(3) If an electric company, natural gas company, electric cooperative, municipal utility, or person is not required to file a statewide property tax return on or before February 28, 2000, but is required to file a return after such date, the return shall be filed on or before the due date. This subsection also applies in the event of a consolidation.

(4) A return shall be signed by an officer, or other person duly authorized by the taxpayer, and must be certified as correct and in accordance with rules and forms prescribed by the director.

(5) At the time of filing the return with the director, the taxpayer shall calculate the statewide property tax owed for the assessment year and shall remit to the director the statewide property tax required to be shown to be due on the return.

(6) Notwithstanding subsections 1 through 5, a taxpayer is not required to file a return under this section or to remit any statewide property tax for any tax year in which the taxpayer’s statewide property tax liability is one dollar or less.

98 Acts, ch 1194, §22, 40; 2000 Acts, ch 1114, §13, 18; 2001 Acts, ch 145, §11, 13
Iowa Code § 327C.10 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 327C / Section 327C.10
Investigation and inquiry.
Status: in_force

The department may investigate and inquire into the management of all common carriers subject to its jurisdiction. The department may obtain from the carriers full and complete information necessary to enable the department to perform its duties including the administration of railroad assistance agreements. The department may require the attendance and testimony of witnesses, and the production of all books, papers, tariff schedules, contracts, agreements, and documents, relating to any matter under investigation, and may inspect them; and may examine under oath or otherwise any officer, director, agent, or employee of a common carrier; and may issue subpoenas and enforce obedience to them.

[C97, §2115, 2133; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7878; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, §474.18; C77, 79, 81, §327C.10; 81 Acts, ch 22, §22]86 Acts, ch 1245, §1959
Iowa Code § 85B.3 — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 85B / Section 85B.3
Loss in course of employment.
Status: in_force

All employees as defined in chapter 85 who incur an occupational hearing loss arising out of and in the course of employment, are subject to this chapter.

[C81, §85B.3]