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Iowa Code § 554.4106 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 554 / Section 554.4106
Payable through or payable at bank — collecting bank.
Status: in_force

(1) If an item states that it is “payable through” a bank identified in the item, the item designates the bank as a collecting bank and does not by itself authorize the bank to pay the item, and the item may be presented for payment only by or through the bank.

(2) If an item states that it is “payable at” a bank identified in the item, the item designates the bank as a collecting bank and does not by itself authorize the bank to pay the item, and the item may be presented for payment only by or through the bank.

(3) If a draft names a nonbank drawee and it is unclear whether a bank named in the draft is a co-drawee or a collecting bank, the bank is a collecting bank.

94 Acts, ch 1167, §87, 120, 122; 2013 Acts, ch 30, §261
Iowa Code § 501B.11 — IA Code / Title XII / Chapter 501B / Section 501B.11
Appointment of agent to receive service of process.
Status: in_force

(1) An unincorporated nonprofit association may file in the office of the secretary of state a statement appointing an agent authorized to receive service of process.

(2) A statement appointing an agent must set forth all of the following:

(2) (a) The name of the unincorporated nonprofit association.

(2) (b) The name of the person in this state authorized to receive service of process and the person’s address, including the street address, in this state.

(3) A statement appointing an agent must be signed and acknowledged by a person authorized to manage the affairs of the unincorporated nonprofit association and by the person appointed as the agent. By signing and acknowledging the statement the person becomes the agent.

(4) (a) An amendment to or cancellation of a statement appointing an agent to receive service of process must meet the requirements for executing an original statement. An agent may resign by filing a resignation in the office of the secretary of state and giving notice to the association.

(4) (b) A statement of resignation takes effect on the earlier of the following:

(4) (b) 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first day after the day on which it is filed with the secretary of state.

(4) (b) The designation of a new registered agent for the association.

(5) The secretary of state may collect a fee for filing a statement appointing an agent to receive service of process, an amendment, a cancellation, or a resignation in the amount charged for filing similar documents.

2010 Acts, ch 1112, §11, 33; 2020 Acts, ch 1058, §9
Iowa Code § 256.13 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256 / Section 256.13
Nonresident pupils.
Status: in_force

The boards of directors of two or more school districts may by agreement provide for attendance of pupils residing in one district in the schools of another district for the purpose of taking courses not offered in the district of their residence. The boards may also provide by agreement that the districts will combine their enrollments for one or more grades. Courses and grades made available to students in this manner shall be considered as complying with any standards or laws requiring the offering of such courses and grades. The boards of directors of districts entering into such agreements may provide for sharing the costs and expenses of the courses. If the agreement provides for whole grade sharing, the costs and expenses shall be paid as provided in sections 282.10 through 282.12.

86 Acts, ch 1245, §1413; 87 Acts, ch 224, §27
Iowa Code § 514D.6 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 514D / Section 514D.6
Limitation on defenses.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding section 514A.3, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, subparagraph 2, or any contrary provision of chapter 514, if the issuer of the policy of accident and sickness insurance or subscriber contract elects to use a simplified application form, with or without a question as to the applicant’s health at the time of application, but without any questions concerning the insured’s health history or medical treatment history, the policy or contract must cover any loss occurring after twelve months from the date of issue of the policy or contract from any preexisting condition not specifically excluded from coverage by terms of the policy or contract, and, except as so provided, the policy or contract shall not include wording that would permit a defense based upon preexisting conditions.

[C81, §514D.6]
Iowa Code § 731.9 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 731 / Section 731.9
Relinquishment of seniority rights as a condition of employment prohibited.
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to refuse or deny employment to a person because the person refuses to relinquish seniority rights earned at a prior place of employment.

86 Acts, ch 1089, §1
Iowa Code § 262.71 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 262 / Section 262.71
Center for early development education.
Status: in_force

The board of regents shall develop a center for early development education at one of the regents institutions specified in section 262.7, subsections 1 through 3. The center’s programs shall be conducted in a laboratory school setting to serve as a model for early childhood education. The programs shall include, but not be limited to, programs designed to accommodate the needs of at-risk children. The teacher education programs at all three state universities shall cooperate in developing the center and its programs. The center’s programs shall take a holistic approach and the center shall, in developing its programs, consult with representatives from each of the following agencies, institutions, or groups:

(1) The university of northern Iowa.

(2) The Iowa state university of science and technology.

(3) The state university of Iowa.

(4) The department of health and human services.

(5) An early childhood development specialist from an area education agency.

(6) A parent of a child in a head start program.

(7) The department of education.

(8) The child development coordinating council.

88 Acts, ch 1114, §3; 91 Acts, ch 109, §72023 Acts, ch 19, §1020; 2023 Acts, ch 64, §43
Iowa Code § 425.14 — IA Code / Title X / Chapter 425 / Section 425.14
False affidavits.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2001 Acts, ch 154, §5, 6.See §425.7.
Iowa Code § 148I.5 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 148I / Section 148I.5
Liability limitation.
Status: in_force

A health care provider accepting a transfer of a client from a licensed midwife shall not be civilly or criminally liable for outcomes arising from actions or omissions of the licensed midwife.

2023 Acts, ch 127, §8
Iowa Code § 232D.305 — IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 232D / Section 232D.305
Court visitor.
Status: in_force

(1) The court may appoint a court visitor for the minor in a proceeding for the appointment of a guardian for a minor.

(2) The same person shall not serve both as the attorney representing the minor and as court visitor.

(3) Unless otherwise enlarged or circumscribed by the court, the duties of a court visitor with respect to the minor shall include all of the following:

(3) (a) Conducting, if the minor’s age is appropriate, an initial in-person interview with the minor.

(3) (b) Explaining to the minor, if the minor’s age is appropriate, the substance of the petition, the purpose and effect of the guardianship proceeding, the rights of the minor at the hearing, and the general powers and duties of a guardian.

(3) (c) Determining, if the minor’s age is appropriate, the views of the minor regarding the proposed guardian, the proposed guardian’s powers and duties, and the scope and duration of the proposed guardianship.

(3) (d) Interviewing the parent or parents and any other person with legal responsibility for the custody, care, or both, of the minor.

(3) (e) Interviewing the petitioner, and if the petitioner is not the proposed guardian, interviewing the proposed guardian.

(3) (f) Visiting, to the extent feasible, the residence where it is reasonably believed that the minor will live if the guardian is appointed.

(3) (g) Making any other investigation the court directs, including but not limited to interviewing any persons providing medical, mental health, educational, social, or other services to the minor.

(4) The court visitor shall submit a written report to the court that contains all of the following:

(4) (a) A recommendation regarding the appropriateness of a guardianship for the minor.

(4) (b) A statement of the qualifications of the guardian together with a statement of whether the minor has expressed agreement with the appointment of the proposed guardian.

(4) (c) Any other matters the court visitor deems relevant to the petition for guardianship and the best interests of the minor.

(4) (d) Any other matters the court directs.

(5) The report of the court visitor shall be made part of the court record unless otherwise ordered by the court.

(6) The court may order a court visitor to continue to serve if the court determines continued service would be in the best interest of the minor. If the court continues the services of the court visitor, the court may limit the direct duties of the court visitor as the court deems necessary in which case the court visitor shall thereafter continue to serve until discharged by the court. If the court does not order the court visitor to continue, the order appointing the guardian shall discharge the court visitor.

2019 Acts, ch 56, §15, 44, 45; 2024 Acts, ch 1009, §4, 5
Iowa Code § 20.2 — IA Code / Title I / Chapter 20 / Section 20.2
Title.
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as the “Public Employment Relations Act”.

[C75, 77, 79, 81, §20.2]
Iowa Code § 256B.1 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256B / Section 256B.1
Division of special education created.
Status: in_force

There is created within the department of education a division of special education for the promotion, direction, and supervision of education for children requiring special education in the schools under the supervision and control of the department. The director of the department of education may organize the division and employ the necessary qualified personnel to implement this chapter.

[C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §281.1]85 Acts, ch 212, §22; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1476C93, §256B.1
Iowa Code § 906.3 — IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 906 / Section 906.3
Duties of parole board.
Status: in_force

The board of parole shall adopt rules regarding a system of paroles from correctional institutions, and shall direct, control, and supervise the administration of the system of paroles. The board of parole shall consult with the director of the department of corrections on rules regarding a system of work release and shall assist in the direction, control, and supervision of the work release system. The board shall determine which of those persons who have been committed to the custody of the director of the Iowa department of corrections, by reason of their conviction of a public offense, shall be released on parole or work release. The grant or denial of parole or work release is not a contested case as defined in section 17A.2.

[S13, §5718-a18; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3786, 3787; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §247.5, 247.6; C79, 81, §906.3]83 Acts, ch 96, §144, 159; 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1519
Iowa Code § 633.387 — IA Code / Title XV / Chapter 633 / Section 633.387
Sale of personal property without order of court.
Status: in_force

Personal property of a perishable nature and personal property for which there is a regularly established market may be sold by the personal representative without order of court.

[C51, §1341; R60, §2373; C73, §2386; C97, §3322; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §11932; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §635.21; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §633.387]
Iowa Code § 461A.18 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 461A / Section 461A.18
Jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

Jurisdiction over all meandered streams and lakes of this state and of state lands bordering thereon, not now used by some other state body for state purposes, is conferred upon the commission. The exercise of this jurisdiction is subject to the approval of the department in matters relating to or in any manner affecting flood control. The commission, with the approval of the executive council, may establish parts of the property into state parks, and when so established all of the provisions of this chapter relative to public parks apply to the property.

[C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1812; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.18; 82 Acts, ch 1199, §56, 96]C93, §461A.18
Iowa Code § 301.11 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 301 / Section 301.11
Bond.
Status: in_force

The board of directors shall require any person or persons with whom they contract for furnishing any books or supplies to enter into a good and sufficient bond, in such sum and with such conditions and sureties as may be required by such board of directors for the faithful performance of any such contract. Bonds of surety companies duly authorized under the laws of Iowa shall be accepted.

[C97, §2830; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §4455; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §301.11]
Iowa Code § 313A.22 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 313A / Section 313A.22
Toll charges fixed by department.
Status: in_force

The department is hereby empowered to fix the rates of toll and other charges for all interstate bridges acquired, purchased, or constructed under the terms of this chapter. Toll charges so fixed may be changed from time to time as conditions may warrant. The department in establishing toll charges shall give due consideration to the amount required annually to pay the principal of and interest on bonds payable from the revenues thereof. The tolls and charges shall be at all times fixed at rates sufficient to pay the bonds and interest as they mature, together with the creation and maintenance of bond reserve funds and other funds as established in the proceedings authorizing the issuance of the bonds, for any particular toll bridge. The amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on bonds shall constitute a charge and lien on all such tolls and other revenues and interest thereon and sinking funds created therefrom received from the use and operation of said toll bridge, and the department is hereby authorized to pledge a sufficient amount of said tolls and revenues for the payment of bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter and interest thereon and to create and maintain a reserve therefor. Such tolls and revenues, together with the interest earned thereon, shall constitute a trust fund for the security and payment of such bonds and shall not be used or pledged for any other purpose as long as such bonds or any of them are outstanding and unpaid.

[C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §313A.22]
Iowa Code § 85.49 — IA Code / Title III / Chapter 85 / Section 85.49
Trustees for minors and dependents.
Status: in_force

(1) When a minor or a dependent who is mentally incompetent is entitled to weekly benefits under this chapter or chapter 85A or 85B, payment shall be made to the parent, guardian, or conservator, who shall act as trustee, and the money coming into the trustee’s hands shall be expended for the use and benefit of the person entitled to it under the direction and orders of a district judge. The trustee shall qualify and give bond in an amount as the district judge directs, which may be increased or diminished from time to time.

(2) If the domicile or residence of the minor or dependent who is mentally incompetent is outside the state of Iowa, the workers’ compensation commissioner may order and direct that benefits to the minor or dependent be paid to a guardian, conservator, or legal representative duly qualified under the laws of the jurisdiction wherein the minor or dependent shall be domiciled or reside. Proof of the identity and qualification of the guardian, conservator, or other legal representative shall be furnished to the workers’ compensation commissioner.

[S13, §2477-m13; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1409; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §85.49]83 Acts, ch 186, §10039, 10201; 93 Acts, ch 70, §5; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §20; 98 Acts, ch 1061, §11; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §30
Iowa Code § 515.120 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 515 / Section 515.120
Business with nonadmitted insurers.
Status: repealed

Repealed by 2012 Acts, ch 1025, §21, 22. See chapter 515I.
Iowa Code § 135B.24 — IA Code / Title IV / Chapter 135B / Section 135B.24
Employees.
Status: in_force

Unless the department is leased or unless the hospital and doctor mutually agree otherwise, technicians and other personnel, not including doctors, shall be employees of the hospital, subject to the rules of the hospital applicable to employees generally, but under the direction and supervision of the doctor in charge of the department as set forth elsewhere in this subchapter.

[C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §135B.24]2017 Acts, ch 54, §76
Iowa Code § 306C.8 — IA Code / Title VIII / Chapter 306C / Section 306C.8
Agreements with the United States authorized.
Status: in_force

The department may enter into agreements with the United States secretary of transportation as provided by Tit. 23, United States Code, relating to control of junkyards in areas adjacent to the interstate system, and take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of such agreements.

[C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §306C.8]2003 Acts, ch 8, §4
Iowa Code § 554.9518 — IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 554 / Section 554.9518
Claim concerning inaccurate or wrongfully filed record.
Status: in_force

(1) A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record indexed there under the person’s name if the person believes that the record is inaccurate or was wrongfully filed.

(2) An information statement under subsection 1 must:

(2) (a) identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates;

(2) (b) indicate that it is an information statement; and

(2) (c) provide the basis for the person’s belief that the record is inaccurate and indicate the manner in which the person believes the record should be amended to cure any inaccuracy or provide the basis for the person’s belief that the record was wrongfully filed.

(3) A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record filed there if the person is a secured party of record with respect to the financing statement to which the record relates and believes that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under section 554.9509, subsection 4.

(4) An information statement under subsection 3 must:

(4) (a) identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates;

(4) (b) indicate that it is an information statement; and

(4) (c) provide the basis for the person’s belief that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under section 554.9509, subsection 4.

(5) The filing of an information statement does not affect the effectiveness of an initial financing statement or other filed record.

2000 Acts, ch 1149, §89, 187; 2012 Acts, ch 1052, §21, 37
Iowa Code § 468.326 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 468 / Section 468.326
City council to control district.
Status: in_force

The council of any city acting under the provisions of this part shall have control, supervision and management of the district, and shall be vested with all of the powers which are now or may hereafter be conferred on the board of supervisors for the control, supervision and management of drainage districts under the laws of this state within the said district unless otherwise specifically provided.

[C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §459.12]89 Acts, ch 126, §2CS89, §468.326
Iowa Code § 256.86 — IA Code / Title VII / Chapter 256 / Section 256.86
Competition with private sector.
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the general assembly that the division shall not compete with the private sector by actively seeking revenue from its operations except as provided in this chapter.

(2) (a) The division may receive revenue for providing services, products, and usage of facilities and equipment if one or more of the following conditions are met:

(2) (a) The service, product, or usage is not reasonably available in the private sector.

(2) (a) The division can provide the service, product, or usage at a time, price, location, or terms that are not reasonably available through the private sector.

(2) (a) The service, product, or usage is deemed by the division to be related to public service or the educational mission of the division.

(2) (b) The division may charge reasonable fees for providing services, products, and usage of facilities and equipment in accordance with paragraph “a”, including but not limited to a reasonable equipment and facilities usage fee.

(2) (c) Fees charged in accordance with this subsection shall be deposited in the capital equipment replacement revolving fund created pursuant to section 256.87.

(3) It is not the intent of the general assembly to prohibit the receipt of charitable contributions as defined by section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(4) The board, the governor, or the administrator may apply for and accept federal or nonfederal gifts, loans, or grants of funds and may use the funds for projects under this chapter.

93 Acts, ch 48, §43; 2012 Acts, ch 1132, §8
Iowa Code § 420.136 — IA Code / Title IX / Chapter 420 / Section 420.136
Duties of city clerk.
Status: in_force

The city clerk shall keep a certified list of delegates to the city convention elected at the precinct caucuses and a record of the precinct committee members elected at the primary election. The city clerk shall maintain a current list of all members of the city central committee. The certified list and records shall be maintained by the city clerk for at least two years subsequent to the election of the delegates and precinct committee members and shall be available for public inspection.

[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §420.136]
Iowa Code § 468.252 — IA Code / Title XI / Chapter 468 / Section 468.252
Hearing on petition.
Status: in_force

The petition may be amended at any time before final action on the petition. At the time set for hearing on the petition, the board shall hear and determine the sufficiency of the petition as to form and substance and all objections filed against the abandonment and dissolution of such district. If the board finds that such district is free from indebtedness and that the necessity for the continued maintenance thereof no longer exists or that the expense of the continued maintenance of such district is not commensurate with the benefits derived therefrom, the board shall enter an order abandoning and dissolving such district, which order shall be filed with the county auditor of the county or counties in which such district is situated and noted on the drainage record.

[C35, §7598-g3; C39, §7598.13; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §456.3]89 Acts, ch 126, §2CS89, §468.2522013 Acts, ch 90, §141
Iowa Code § 384.27 — IA Code / Title IX / Chapter 384 / Section 384.27
Sale of bonds.
Status: in_force

(1) A city may sell general obligation bonds at public or private sale in the manner prescribed by chapter 75.

(2) General obligation funding or refunding bonds issued for the purposes specified in section 384.24, subsection 3, paragraph “f”, may be exchanged for the evidences of the legal indebtedness being funded or refunded, or such funding or refunding bonds may be sold in the manner prescribed by chapter 75 and the proceeds applied to the payment of such indebtedness. Funding or refunding bonds may bear interest at the same rate as, or at a higher or lower rate or rates of interest than the indebtedness being funded or refunded.

[C97, §910; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §6258, 6259; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §408.7, 408.8; C71, 73, §378A.11, 408.7, 408.8; C75, 77, 79, 81, §384.27]