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Iowa Code § 714D.6 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 714D / Section 714D.6
Private action.
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action against a person who commits an unlawful practice under this chapter to recover from the person all of the following:

(1) (a) The amount of any moneys or property acquired by the person from the consumer by means of an unlawful practice under this section, or two hundred dollars, whichever is greater.

(1) (b) If a court finds that the consumer prevails in the action and that the unlawful practice was an intentional violation of this chapter, five hundred dollars or twice the amount of the consumer’s actual damages, whichever is greater.

(1) (c) Costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(2) A cause of action under this section shall not apply unless, prior to filing the action, the consumer has submitted a complaint to the utilities commission, the utilities commission has failed to resolve the complaint to the consumer’s satisfaction within one hundred twenty days of the date the complaint was submitted, and the consumer dismisses the complaint before the utilities commission. The requirement that a consumer complaint be submitted to the utilities commission and resolved by the utilities commission to the consumer’s satisfaction within one hundred twenty days of filing before the consumer may file an action pursuant to this section shall not apply to an action by the attorney general to recover moneys for the consumer pursuant to section 714D.7 or any other law. A finding by the utilities commission that a respondent has complied with rules governing carrier selection procedures adopted by the utilities commission shall be an affirmative defense to any claim brought under this section or section 476.103 or 714D.7 that an unauthorized change in service has occurred.

99 Acts, ch 16, §72023 Acts, ch 19, §2700; 2024 Acts, ch 1170, §369
Iowa Code § 364.16 — IA Code / Title IX / Chapter 364 / Section 364.16
Municipal fire protection.
Status: in_force

Each city shall provide for the protection of life and property against fire and may establish, house, equip, staff, uniform, and maintain a fire department. A city may establish fire limits and may, consistent with code standards promulgated by nationally recognized fire prevention agencies, regulate the storage, handling, use, and transportation of all flammables, combustibles, and explosives within the corporate limits and inspect for and abate fire hazards. A city may provide conditions upon which the fire department will answer calls outside the corporate limits or the territorial jurisdiction and boundary limits of this state. A city has the same governmental immunity outside its corporate limits when providing fire protection as when operating within the corporate limits. Fire fighters operating equipment on calls outside the corporate limits are entitled to the benefits of chapter 410 or 411 when otherwise qualified.

[R60, §1058, 1096; C73, §457, 525; C97, §711, 716; S13, §711; C24, 27, §5760, 5766; C31, 35, §5760, 5766; C39, §5760, 5766, 5766.1; C46, 50, §368.23, 368.29, 368.30; C54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §368.11; C77, 79, 81, §364.16]92 Acts, ch 1163, §84
Iowa Code § 501.614 — IA Code / Title XII / Chapter 501 / Section 501.614
Vote of members.
Status: in_force

(1) The board of directors of a cooperative, upon approving a plan of merger or consolidation, shall, by motion or resolution, direct that the plan be submitted to a vote at a meeting of members, which may be either an annual or special meeting. Written notice shall be given not less than twenty days prior to the meeting, either personally or by mail, to each voting member of record. The notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting, and a summary of the plan of merger or consolidation shall be included in or enclosed with the notice.

(2) At the meeting, a vote of the members who are entitled to vote in the affairs of the association shall be taken on the proposed plan of merger or consolidation. The plan of merger or consolidation shall be approved if two-thirds of the members vote affirmatively and a majority of all voting members participate in the voting.

98 Acts, ch 1152, §38, 69; 2011 Acts, ch 23, §15; 2012 Acts, ch 1023, §77
Iowa Code § 103A.8 — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 103A / Section 103A.8
Standards.
Status: in_force

The state building code shall as far as practical:

(1) Provide uniform standards and requirements for construction, construction materials, and equipment through the adoption by reference of applicable national codes where appropriate and providing exceptions when necessary. The rules adopted shall include provisions imposing requirements reasonably consistent with or identical to recognized and accepted standards contained in performance criteria.

(2) Establish such standards and requirements in terms of performance objectives.

(3) Establish as the test of acceptability, adequate performance for the intended use.

(4) Permit the use of modern technical methods, devices, and improvements which tend to reduce the cost of construction without substantially affecting reasonable requirements for the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants or users of buildings and structures.

(5) Encourage the standardization of construction practices, methods, equipment, material, and techniques.

(6) Eliminate restrictive, obsolete, conflicting, and unnecessary regulations and requirements which tend to unnecessarily increase construction costs or retard unnecessarily the use of new materials, or provide unwarranted preferential treatment to types or classes of materials or products or methods of construction.

(7) Limit the application of thermal efficiency standards for energy conservation to construction of buildings which are heated or cooled. Air exchange fans designed to provide ventilation shall not be considered a cooling system. The commissioner shall exempt any construction from any thermal efficiency standard for energy conservation if the commissioner determines that the standard is unreasonable as it would apply to a particular building or class of buildings. No standard adopted by the commissioner for energy conservation in construction shall be interpreted to require the replacement or modification of any existing equipment or feature solely to ensure compliance with requirements for energy conservation in construction. Lighting efficiency standards shall recognize variations in lighting intensities required for the various tasks performed within the building. The commissioner shall consult with the economic development authority regarding standards for energy conservation prior to the adoption of the standards. However, the standards shall be consistent with section 103A.8A.

(8) Facilitate the development and use of renewable energy.

[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §103A.8; 81 Acts, ch 184, §12]85 Acts, ch 147, §1; 88 Acts, ch 1134, §22; 90 Acts, ch 1267, §26; 2002 Acts, ch 1162, §33; 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §6, 33; 2009 Acts, ch 108, §6, 41; 2011 Acts, ch 118, §50, 89
Iowa Code § 291.3 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 291 / Section 291.3
Cost of bond or insurance policy.
Status: in_force

If the bond or insurance policy of an association or corporation as surety or insurance is furnished, the reasonable cost of such bond or insurance policy may be paid by the school corporation.

[C27, 31, 35, §4305-a1; C39, §4305.1; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §291.3]2024 Acts, ch 1074, §7
Iowa Code § 505.22 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 505 / Section 505.22
Certain religious organization activities exempt from regulation.
Status: in_force

A religious organization which, through its publication to subscribers, solicits funds for the payment of medical expenses of other subscribers, shall not be considered to be engaging in the business of insurance for purposes of this chapter or any other provision of this title, and shall not be subject to the jurisdiction of the commissioner of insurance, if all of the following apply:

(1) The religious publication is provided by a nonprofit charitable organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Participation is limited to subscribers who are members of the same denomination or religion.

(3) The publication is registered with the United States postal service and acts as an organizational clearinghouse for information between subscribers who have financial, physical, or medical needs, and subscribers who choose to assist with those needs, matching subscribers with the present ability to pay with subscribers with a present financial or medical need.

(4) The organization, through its publication, provides for the payment for subscriber financial or medical needs through direct payments from one subscriber to another.

(5) The organization, through its publication, suggests amounts to contribute that are voluntary among the subscribers, with no assumption of risk or promise to pay either among the subscribers or between the subscribers and the publication.

95 Acts, ch 185, §3
Iowa Code § 718.4 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 718 / Section 718.4
Harassment of public officers and employees.
Status: in_force

Any person who willfully prevents or attempts to prevent any public officer or employee from performing the officer’s or employee’s duty commits a simple misdemeanor.

[C79, 81, §718.4]
Iowa Code § 99G.30A — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 99G / Section 99G.30A
Monitor vending machine — tax imposed.
Status: in_force

(1) If revenues are generated from monitor vending machines on or after forty-five days following March 20, 2006, then there shall be a monitor vending machine excise tax imposed on net monitor vending machine revenue receipts at the rate of sixty-five percent.

(2) (a) The director shall administer the monitor vending machine excise tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of state sales tax laws. The director shall provide appropriate forms or provide appropriate entries on the regular state tax forms for reporting local sales and services tax liability.

(2) (b) All powers and requirements of the director to administer the state sales and use tax law are applicable to the administration of the monitor vending machine excise tax, including but not limited to the provisions of section 422.25, subsection 4, sections 422.30, 422.67, and 422.68, section 422.69, subsection 1, sections 422.70 through 422.75, section 423.14, subsection 1 and subsection 2, paragraphs “b” through “e”, and sections 423.15, 423.23, 423.24, 423.25, 423.31 through 423.35, 423.37 through 423.42, 423.46, and 423.47.

(2) (c) Frequency of deposits and monthly reports of the monitor vending machine excise tax with the department are governed by the tax provisions in section 423.31. Monitor vending machine excise tax collections shall not be included in computation of the total tax to determine frequency of filing under section 423.31.

(3) For purposes of this section, “net monitor vending machine revenue receipts” means the gross receipts received from monitor vending machines less prizes awarded.

2006 Acts, ch 1005, §3 – 5; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §16; 2022 Acts, ch 1138, §3; 2024 Acts, ch 1182, §107
Iowa Code § 154D.7 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 154D / Section 154D.7
Temporary license marital and family therapy mental health counseling fees.
Status: in_force

Any person who has fulfilled all of the requirements for licensure under section 154D.2, except for having completed the postgraduate supervised clinical experience requirement as determined by the board by rule, may apply to the board for a temporary license. The license shall be designated “temporary license in marital and family therapy” or “temporary license in mental health counseling” and shall authorize the licensee to practice marital and family therapy or mental health counseling under the supervision of a qualified supervisor as determined by the board by rule. The license shall be valid for three years and may be renewed at the discretion of the board. The fee for a temporary license shall be set by the board to cover the administrative costs of issuing the license, and if renewed, a renewal fee as set by the board shall be required.

2008 Acts, ch 1088, §70; 2018 Acts, ch 1106, §11, 14
Iowa Code § 232.192 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 232 / Section 232.192
Early intervention and follow-up programs.
Status: in_force

(1) Contingent on a specific appropriation for juvenile delinquent graduated sanctions services, juvenile court services shall do the following:

(1) (a) Develop or expand programs providing specific life skills and interpersonal skills training for adjudicated delinquent youth who pose a low or moderate risk to the community.

(1) (b) Develop or expand a school-based program addressing truancy and school behavioral problems for youth ages twelve through seventeen.

(1) (c) Develop or expand an intensive tracking and supervision program for adjudicated delinquent youth at risk for placement who have been released from resident facilities, which shall include telephonic or electronic tracking and monitoring and intervention by juvenile authorities.

(1) (d) Develop or expand supervised community treatment for adjudicated delinquent youth who experience significant problems and who constitute a moderate community risk.

(2) The supreme court shall prescribe rules to implement this section.

2022 Acts, ch 1098, §70, 92
Iowa Code § 684.5 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 684 / Section 684.5
Transfer or obligation voidable as to present creditor.
Status: in_force

(1) A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligation and the debtor was insolvent at that time or the debtor became insolvent as a result of the transfer or obligation.

(2) A transfer made by a debtor is voidable as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made if the transfer was made to an insider for an antecedent debt, the debtor was insolvent at that time, and the insider had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was insolvent.

(3) Subject to section 684.2, subsection 2, a creditor making a claim for relief under subsection 1 or 2 has the burden of proving the elements of the claim for relief by a preponderance of the evidence.

94 Acts, ch 1121, §9; 2016 Acts, ch 1040, §4, 15
Iowa Code § 329.12 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 329 / Section 329.12
Board of adjustment creation powers duties.
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of any municipality seeking to exercise powers under this chapter shall by ordinance provide for the appointment of a board of adjustment, as provided in section 414.7 for a city, or as provided in section 335.10 for a county. The board of adjustment has the same powers and duties, and its procedure and appeals are subject to the same provisions as established in sections 414.9 through 414.18 for a city, or sections 335.12 through 335.21 for a county.

(2) (a) The board of adjustment shall consist of two members from each municipality, selected by the governing body thereof, and one additional member to act as chairperson and to be selected by a majority vote of the members selected by the municipality.

(2) (b) The terms of the members of the board of adjustment shall be for five years, excepting that when the board shall first be created, one of the members appointed by each municipality shall be appointed for a term of two years and one for a term of four years.

(2) (c) Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member whose office becomes vacant in the same manner in which that member was selected.

(2) (d) Members shall be removable for cause by the appointing authority upon written charges and after public hearing.

(3) The concurring vote of a majority of the board shall be necessary to do any of the following:

(3) (a) Reverse any order, requirement, decision, or determination of any administrative official.

(3) (b) Decide in favor of the applicant on any matter upon which the board is required to pass under any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(3) (c) Effect any variance from any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

[C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, S81, §329.12; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1053]2010 Acts, ch 1069, §116; 2019 Acts, ch 59, §102
Iowa Code § 468.28 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 468 / Section 468.28
Dismissal on remonstrance.
Status: in_force

If, at or before the time set for final hearing as to the establishment of a proposed levee, drainage, or improvement district, except a subdrainage district, a remonstrance signed by a majority of the landowners in the district has been filed with the county auditor, or auditors, in case the district extends into more than one county, and the remonstrants in the aggregate own seventy percent or more of the lands to be assessed for benefits or taxed for said improvements and are remonstrating against the establishment of the levee, drainage, or improvement district, setting forth the reasons therefor, the board or boards as the case may be, shall assess to the petitioners and their sureties or apportion the costs among them as the board or boards may deem just or as the parties may agree upon. When all such costs have been paid, the board or boards of supervisors shall dismiss said proceedings and cause to be filed with the county auditor all surveys, plats, reports, and records in relation to the proposed district.

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7453; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §455.34]89 Acts, ch 126, §2CS89, §468.282022 Acts, ch 1021, §116
Iowa Code § 327F.18 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 327F / Section 327F.18
Standard caboose cars.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2015 Acts, ch 123, §43.
Iowa Code § 138.4 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 138 / Section 138.4
Permit not assignable.
Status: in_force

If the department finds, after investigation, that the migrant labor camp, or portion thereof, conforms to the minimum standards required by this chapter, it shall issue a permit for operation of such camp, or portion thereof. A permit shall not be assignable or transferable. It shall expire one year after the date of issuance, or upon a change of operator of the camp or upon revocation.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §138.4]
Iowa Code § 19B.5 — IA Code / Title I / Chapter 19B / Section 19B.5
Annual reports.
Status: in_force

(1) The head of each state agency other than the state board of regents and its institutions is personally responsible for submitting by July 31 an annual report of the affirmative action accomplishments of that agency to the department of administrative services.

(2) The department of administrative services shall submit a report on the condition of affirmative action, diversity, and multicultural programs in state agencies covered by subsection 1 by September 30 of each year to the governor and the general assembly.

(3) The state board of regents shall submit an annual report of the affirmative action, diversity, and multicultural accomplishments of the board and its institutions by January 31 of each year to the general assembly. The report shall include information identifying funding sources and itemized costs, including administrative costs, for these programs.

86 Acts, ch 1245, §224; 90 Acts, ch 1075, §2; 95 Acts, ch 162, §8; 2001 Acts, ch 147, §3; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §142, 286
Iowa Code § 230.1 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 230 / Section 230.1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Administrative service organization” means the same as defined in section 225A.1.

(2) “Book”, “list”, “record”, or “schedule” kept by a county auditor, assessor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, or other county officer means the county system as defined in section 445.1.

(3) “Department” means the department of health and human services.

(4) “Director” means the director of health and human services.

(5) “State mental health institute” or “mental health institute” means a mental health institute designated in section 226.1.

2018 Acts, ch 1137, §1; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §550; 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §90, 91, 137
Iowa Code § 633A.2303 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 633A / Section 633A.2303
Spendthrift trusts for the benefit of settlor.
Status: in_force

A term of a trust prohibiting an involuntary transfer of a beneficiary’s interest shall be invalid as against claims by any creditors of the beneficiary if the beneficiary is the settlor.

99 Acts, ch 125, §24, 109C2001, §633.23032005 Acts, ch 38, §39, 54CS2005, §633A.23032008 Acts, ch 1119, §23
Iowa Code § 322.7B — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 322 / Section 322.7B
Consignment sales of motor trucks.
Status: in_force

A licensed motor vehicle dealer may sell a used motor truck on a consignment basis if all of the following conditions apply:

(1) The dealer is licensed to sell used motor vehicles.

(2) The motor truck offered for sale has a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one or more pounds.

(3) The dealer prominently displays the words “consignment vehicle” on the motor truck and indicates clearly in the sales documentation that the motor truck is a consignment vehicle. The dealer shall put customers on notice that the dealer does not have title to the vehicle and does not warranty the title.

(4) The purchaser certifies to the dealer that the person is either a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership or a person who files a schedule C or schedule F form for federal income tax purposes, and that the motor truck is being purchased for business purposes, and not for personal use.

(5) The dealer assumes no liability for damages resulting from a customer’s test drive of the motor truck, and the consignor maintains financial liability coverage as required under section 321.20B or 325A.6, as appropriate, for the motor truck throughout the term of the consignment.

2014 Acts, ch 1123, §32
Iowa Code § 2C.15 — IA Code / Title I / Chapter 2C / Section 2C.15
Reports critical of agency or officer.
Status: in_force

Before announcing a conclusion or recommendation that criticizes an agency or any officer or employee, the ombudsman shall consult with that agency, officer, or employee and shall attach to every report sent or made under the provisions of this chapter a copy of any unedited comments made by or on behalf of the officer, employee, or agency.

[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601G.15]C93, §2C.152013 Acts, ch 10, §17