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Iowa Code § 256C.5 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256C / Section 256C.5
Funding formula.
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section and section 256C.4:

(1) (a) “Base year”, “budget year”, “regular program state cost per pupil”, and “school district” mean the same as defined or described in chapter 257.

(1) (b) “Eligible student” means a child who meets eligibility requirements under section 256C.4.

(1) (c) “Preschool budget enrollment” means the figure that is equal to fifty percent of the actual enrollment of eligible students in the preschool programming provided by a school district approved to participate in the preschool program on October 1 of the base year, or the first Monday in October if October 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

(1) (d) “Preschool foundation aid” means the product of the regular program state cost per pupil for the budget year multiplied by the school district’s preschool budget enrollment.

(2) (a) For the initial school year for which a school district approved to participate in the preschool program receives that approval and implements the preschool program, the funding for the preschool foundation aid payable to that school district shall be paid from the appropriation made for that school year in section 256C.6, Code 2011, or in another appropriation made for purposes of this chapter. For that school year, the preschool foundation aid payable to the school district is the product of the regular program state cost per pupil for the school year multiplied by sixty percent of the school district’s eligible student enrollment on the date in the school year determined by rule.

(2) (b) For budget years subsequent to the initial school year for which a school district approved to participate in the preschool program receives that initial approval and implements the preschool program, the funding for the preschool foundation aid payable to that school district shall be paid from the appropriation made in section 257.16. Continuation of a school district’s participation in the preschool program for a second or subsequent budget year is subject to the approval of the department based upon the school district’s compliance with accountability provisions and the department’s on-site review of the school district’s implementation of the preschool program.

(3) Preschool foundation aid shall be paid as part of the state aid payments made to school districts in accordance with section 257.16.

(4) Except as otherwise provided by law for a fiscal year, of the amount appropriated for that fiscal year for payment of preschool foundation aid statewide, the department may use an amount sufficient to fund up to three full-time equivalent positions which shall be in addition to the number of positions authorized for the fiscal year, as necessary to provide administration and oversight of the preschool program.

2007 Acts, ch 148, §5; 2008 Acts, ch 1181, §69, 74; 2011 Acts, ch 131, §91, 101; 2012 Acts, ch 1023, §35
Iowa Code § 714E.3 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 714E / Section 714E.3
Cancellation of foreclosure consultant contract.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other right under law to rescind a contract, an owner has the right to cancel such a contract until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the owner signs a contract which complies with section 714E.2.

(2) Cancellation occurs when the owner gives written notice of cancellation to the foreclosure consultant at the address specified in the contract.

(3) Notice of cancellation, if given by mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly addressed with postage prepaid.

(4) Notice of cancellation given by the owner need not take the particular form as provided in the contract and, however expressed, is effective if the notice of cancellation indicates the intention of the owner not to be bound by the contract.

(5) The notice of cancellation must contain, and the contract must contain on the first page, in a type size no smaller than that generally used in the body of the document, all of the following:

(5) (a) The real name and physical address of the foreclosure consultant to which the notice of cancellation is to be mailed or otherwise delivered. A post office box does not constitute a physical address. A post office box may be designated for delivery by mail only if it is accompanied by a physical address at which the notice could be delivered by a method other than mail. An electronic mail address may be included, in addition to the physical address.

(5) (b) The date the owner signed the contract.

(6) Cancellation occurs when the owner delivers, by any means, written notice of cancellation to the address specified in the contract. If cancellation is mailed, delivery is effective upon mailing. If electronically mailed, cancellation is effective upon transmission. The contract must be accompanied by a completed form in duplicate, captioned “notice of cancellation”, which must be attached to the contract, must be easily detachable, and must contain in at least ten point type the following statement written in the same language as used in the contract:NOTICE OF CANCELLATION (enter date of transaction)You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within three business days from the above date.To cancel this transaction, you may use any of the following methods:(1) mail or otherwise deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice, or any other written notice of cancellation; or (2) e-mail a notice of cancellation to (name of foreclosure consultant) at (physical address of foreclosure consultant’s place of business) (e-mail address of foreclosure consultant’s place of business)Not later than midnight of (date).I hereby cancel this transaction. (date) (owner’s signature)

(7) The three business days during which the owner may cancel the contract shall not begin to run until the foreclosure consultant has complied with the requirements of this section and with section 714E.2.

2008 Acts, ch 1125, §3, 19
Iowa Code § 88A.12 — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 88A / Section 88A.12
Local regulation.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent any political subdivision of this state from licensing or regulating any amusement ride or device, concession booth, electrical equipment, carnival, or circus as otherwise provided by law.

[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §88A.12]
Iowa Code § 154B.2 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 154B / Section 154B.2
Practice not authorized.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not authorize the practice of medicine and surgery or the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery by any person not licensed pursuant to chapter 148.

[C75, 77, 79, 81, §154B.2]2008 Acts, ch 1088, §108
Iowa Code § 468.565 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 468 / Section 468.565
Composition with creditors — federal loans.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of refinancing, adjusting, composing and refunding in such adjusted amount the indebtedness of any drainage districts or levee districts, found to be in financial distress, the governing body thereof, or board of supervisors as the case may be, upon its own motion, is authorized to enter into agreements with the creditors of said district, for the reduction and composition of its outstanding indebtedness, and to make application for and negotiate with the reconstruction finance corporation, or any other loaning agency, for the borrowing of funds for such purposes.

[C35, §7714-g1; C39, §7714.26; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §463.26]89 Acts, ch 126, §2CS89, §468.565
Iowa Code § 147.156 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 147 / Section 147.156
Section 147.156
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2008 Acts, ch 1088, §78.See §154F.3 through 154F.6.
Iowa Code § 194.21 — IA Code / Title V / Chapter 194 / Section 194.21
Bulk tanks on farms for milk.
Status: in_force

Any producer using a bulk tank for cooling and storage of milk to be used for manufacturing purposes shall have an enclosed milk room which shall conform to the standards provided by this section. The floor shall be constructed of concrete or other impervious material, maintained in good repair, and graded to provide proper drainage. The walls and ceilings of the room shall be sealed and constructed of smooth easily cleaned material. All windows shall be screened and doors shall be self-closing. It shall be well ventilated and must meet the following requirements:

(1) The bulk tank shall not be located over a drain or under a ventilator.

(2) The hose port shall be located in an exterior wall and fitted with a tight self-closing door.

(3) A two hundred twenty volt lock type electrical connection with ground and weatherproof type receptacle and switchbox shall be provided near the hose port.

(4) Each milk room shall have an adequate supply of water readily accessible with facilities for heating the water, to insure the cleaning and sanitizing of the bulk tank, utensils and equipment and the keeping of the milk room clean.

(5) No lights shall be placed directly over the bulk tank.

(6) The bulk tank shall be properly located in the milk room for easy access to all areas for cleaning and servicing.

(7) The enforcement of this section shall be administered by the department of agriculture and land stewardship.

(8) Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.

[C66, §192.43; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §192.66]CS91, §194.21
Iowa Code § 512A.7 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 512A / Section 512A.7
Certificate of membership.
Status: in_force

Within thirty days after acceptance to membership a certificate, the form of which has been approved by the commissioner, shall be delivered to each member. The certificate shall set forth the name of the association, the name of the member, a statement as to the benefits of membership, to whom such benefits are payable, and such other provisions as are, in the opinion of the commissioner, necessary to inform the member of the member’s rights in the association. The commissioner before approving any certificate shall be satisfied that any benefits to be paid a member or the beneficiary of a member are reasonable in relationship to any and all charges made or assessed against the membership. The certificate shall not indicate therein that the plan or benefits constitute an insurance policy.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §512A.7]
Iowa Code § 726.22 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 726 / Section 726.22
Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) “Child” means any person under eighteen years of age.

(2) “Governmental unit” means the state, or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, or any department, board, division, or other agency of any of these entities; an authorized representative of the state, or any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, or of a department, board, division, or other agency of any of these entities; or a school district or an authorized representative of a school district.

2005 Acts, ch 132, §2
Iowa Code § 290.1 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 290 / Section 290.1
Appeal to state board.
Status: in_force

An affected pupil, or the parent or guardian of an affected pupil who is a minor, who is aggrieved by a decision or order of the board of directors of a school corporation in a matter of law or fact, or a decision or order of a board of directors under section 282.18, subsection 5, may, within thirty days after the rendition of the decision or the making of the order, appeal the decision or order to the state board of education; the basis of the proceedings shall be an affidavit filed with the state board by the party aggrieved within the time for taking the appeal, which affidavit shall set forth any error complained of in a plain and concise manner.

[R60, §2133 – 2135; C73, §1829 – 1831; C97, §2818; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §4298; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §290.1]87 Acts, ch 224, §64; 88 Acts, ch 1263, §12; 89 Acts, ch 12, §4; 2002 Acts, ch 1140, §29; 2022 Acts, ch 1153, §39, 41; 2024 Acts, ch 1152, §29, 30
Iowa Code § 167.12 — IA Code / Title V / Chapter 167 / Section 167.12
Disposing of bodies.
Status: in_force

The following requirements shall be observed in the disposal of such bodies:

(1) Cooking vats or tanks shall be airtight, except proper escapes for live steam.

(2) Steam shall be so disposed of as not to cause unnecessary annoyance or create a nuisance.

(3) The skinning and dismembering of bodies shall be done within said building.

(4) The building shall be so situated and arranged, and the business therein so conducted, as not to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property.

(5) Such portions of bodies as are not entirely consumed by cooking or burning shall be disposed of by burying as hereafter provided, or in such manner as the department may direct.

(6) In case of disposal by burying, the burial shall be to such depth that no part of such body shall be nearer than four feet to the natural surface of the ground, and every part of such body shall be covered with quicklime, and by at least four feet of earth.

(7) All bodies shall be disposed of within twenty-four hours after death.

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §2755; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §167.12]
Iowa Code § 468.120 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 468 / Section 468.120
Proceedings on report.
Status: in_force

If the report recommends the annexation of the lands or any portion of them, the board shall consider the report, plats, and profiles and if satisfied that any of the lands are materially benefited by the district and that annexation is feasible, expedient, and for the public good, it shall proceed in all respects as to notice, hearing, appointment of appraisers to fix damages and as to hearing on the annexation; and if the annexation is finally made, as to classification and assessment of benefits to the annexed lands only, to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in the establishment of an original district. However, the annexation and classification of the annexed lands for benefits may be determined at one hearing. Those parties having an interest in the lands proposed to be annexed have the right to receive notice, to make objections, to file claims for damages, to have hearing, to take appeals and to do all other things to the same extent and in the same manner as provided in the establishment of an original district.

[S13, §1989-a54; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7550; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455.129]85 Acts, ch 163, §6; 89 Acts, ch 126, §2CS89, §468.120
Iowa Code § 65.2 — IA Code / Title II / Chapter 65 / Section 65.2
New bond.
Status: in_force

Any officer or board who has the approval of another officer’s bond, when of the opinion that the public security requires it, upon giving ten days’ notice to show cause to the contrary, may require the officer to give additional security by a new bond, within a reasonable time to be prescribed.

[C51, §418, 419; R60, §649, 650; C73, §773; C97, §1281; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1081; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §65.2]
Iowa Code § 562B.27 — IA Code / Title XIV / Chapter 562B / Section 562B.27
Remedies for abandonment — required registration.
Status: in_force

(1) A tenant is considered to have abandoned a mobile home when the tenant has been absent from the mobile home without reasonable explanation for thirty days or more during which time there is either a default of rent three days after rent is due, or the rental agreement is terminated pursuant to section 562B.25. A tenant’s return to the mobile home does not change its status as abandoned unless the tenant pays to the landlord all costs incurred for the mobile home space, including costs of removal, storage, notice, attorney fees, and all rent and utilities due and owing.

(2) When a mobile home is abandoned on a mobile home space:

(2) (a) If a tenant abandons a mobile home on a mobile home space, the landlord shall notify the mobile home owner or other claimant of the mobile home and communicate to that person that the person is liable for any costs incurred for the mobile home space, including rent and utilities due and owing. A claimant includes a holder of a lien as defined in section 555B.2. However, the person is only liable for costs incurred ninety days before the landlord’s communication. After the landlord’s communication, costs for which liability is incurred shall then become the responsibility of the mobile home owner or other claimant of the mobile home. The mobile home shall not be removed from the mobile home space without a signed written agreement from the landlord showing clearance for removal, and that all debts are paid in full, or an agreement reached with the mobile home owner or other claimant and the landlord.

(2) (b) If there is no lien on the mobile home other than a lien for taxes, the landlord may follow the procedure in chapter 555B to dispose of the mobile home.

(2) (c) An action pursuant to chapter 555B may be combined with an action for possession under chapter 648 or an action for damages under section 562B.30.

(3) A required standardized registration form shall be filled out by each tenant upon the rental of a mobile home space, showing the mobile home make, year, serial number, and also showing if the mobile home is paid for, if there is a lien on the mobile home, and if so the lienholder, and the name of the legal owner of the mobile home. The registration forms shall be kept on file with the landlord as long as the mobile home is on the mobile home space within the mobile home park. The tenant shall give notice to the landlord within ten days of any new lien, change of existing lien, or settlement of lien.

[C79, 81, §562B.27; 81 Acts, ch 183, §1]83 Acts, ch 102, §1; 88 Acts, ch 1138, §16; 93 Acts, ch 154, §16, 17; 99 Acts, ch 155, §11, 14
Iowa Code § 502.803 — IA Code / Title XII / Chapter 502 / Section 502.803
Notification to administrator immunity.
Status: in_force

A broker-dealer, investment adviser, or qualified individual who, acting reasonably and in good faith, makes a disclosure of information to the administrator pursuant to this article shall be immune from administrative or civil liability that might otherwise arise from such disclosure or for any failure to notify the eligible adult of the disclosure. Other than matters related to the reporting of the financial exploitation of an eligible adult pursuant to this section, this section shall not abrogate or modify any existing statutory or common law privileges or immunities.

2021 Acts, ch 137, §5
Iowa Code § 537.3608 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 537 / Section 537.3608
Acquiring ownership.
Status: in_force

(1) A lessor shall not offer a consumer rental purchase agreement in which fifty percent of all lease payments necessary to acquire ownership of the leased property exceeds the cash price of the leased property. When fifty percent of all lease payments made by a lessee equals the cash price of the property disclosed to the lessee pursuant to section 537.3605, subsection 9, the lessee shall acquire ownership of the leased property and the agreement shall terminate.

(2) At any time after tendering an initial lease payment, a lessee may acquire ownership of the property that is the subject of the consumer rental purchase agreement by tendering an amount equal to the amount by which the cash price of the leased property exceeds fifty percent of all lease payments made by the lessee.

(3) It is not a violation of this section for the lessor and the lessee to agree in writing to allow the lessee to acquire ownership of the property for less than the amounts referred to in this section.

87 Acts, ch 80, §8; 89 Acts, ch 128, §2
Iowa Code § 614.17 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 614 / Section 614.17
Claims to real estate antedating 1980.
Status: in_force

(1) An action based upon a claim arising or existing prior to January 1, 1980, shall not be maintained, either at law or in equity, in any court to recover real estate in this state or to recover or establish any interest in or claim to real estate, legal or equitable, against the holder of the record title to the real estate in possession, when the holder of the record title and the holder’s immediate or remote grantors are shown by the record to have held chain of title to the real estate, since January 1, 1980, unless the claimant in person, or by the claimant’s attorney or agent, or if the claimant is a minor or under legal disability, by the claimant’s guardian, trustee, or either parent, within one year from and after July 1, 1991, files in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county in which the real estate is situated, a statement in writing, which is duly acknowledged, definitely describing the real estate involved, the nature and extent of the right or interest claimed, and stating the facts upon which the claim is based.

(2) For the purposes of this section, section 614.17A, and sections 614.18 through 614.20, a person who holds title to real estate by will or descent from a person who held the title of record to the real estate at the date of that person’s death or who holds title by decree or order of a court, or under a tax deed, trustee’s, referee’s, guardian’s, executor’s, administrator’s, receiver’s, assignee’s, master’s in chancery, or sheriff’s deed, holds chain of title the same as though holding by direct conveyance.

(3) For the purposes of this section and section 614.17A, such possession of real estate may be shown of record by affidavits showing the possession, and when the affidavits have been filed and recorded, it is the duty of the recorder to index the applicable entries specified in sections 558.49 and 558.52 and to index the name of the owner in possession, as named in the affidavits, and in like manner, the affidavits may be filed and recorded where any action was barred on any claim by this section as in force prior to July 1, 1991.

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11024; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §614.17]91 Acts, ch 183, §36; 2007 Acts, ch 101, §5; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §355
Iowa Code § 537.6110 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 537 / Section 537.6110
Injunctions and other proceedings in equity.
Status: in_force

The administrator may bring a civil action to restrain a person from violating this chapter and for other appropriate relief, including but not limited to the following:

(1) To prevent the use or employment by a person of practices prohibited by this chapter.

(2) To reform contracts to conform to this chapter and to rescind contracts into which a creditor has induced a consumer to enter by conduct violating this chapter, even though the consumers are not parties to the action. An action under this section may be joined with an action under the provisions on civil actions by the administrator under section 537.6113.

[C75, 77, 79, 81, §537.6110]
Iowa Code § 231D.9 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 231D / Section 231D.9
Complaints and confidentiality.
Status: in_force

(1) A person with concerns regarding the operations or service delivery of an adult day services program may file a complaint with the department. The name of the person who files a complaint with the department and any personal identifying information of the person or any participant identified in the complaint shall be kept confidential and shall not be subject to discovery, subpoena, or other means of legal compulsion for its release to a person other than employees of the department involved in the investigation of the complaint.

(2) The department shall establish procedures for the disposition of complaints received in accordance with this section.

2003 Acts, ch 165, §9; 2005 Acts, ch 61, §8, 17; 2007 Acts, ch 215, §195