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IA Code § 523I.151 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.151 - Reserved.

523I.151 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.152 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.152 - Reserved.

523I.152 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.153 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.153 - Reserved.

523I.153 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.154 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.154 - Reserved.

523I.154 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.155 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.155 - Reserved.

523I.155 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.156 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.156 - Reserved.

523I.156 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.157 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.157 - Reserved.

523I.157 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.158 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.158 - Reserved.

523I.158 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.159 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.159 - Reserved.

523I.159 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.160 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.160 - Reserved.

523I.160 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.161 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.161 - Reserved.

523I.161 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.162 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.162 - Reserved.

523I.162 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.163 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.163 - Reserved.

523I.163 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.164 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.164 - Reserved.

523I.164 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.165 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.165 - Reserved.

523I.165 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.166 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.166 - Reserved.

523I.166 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.167 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.167 - Reserved.

523I.167 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.168 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.168 - Reserved.

523I.168 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.169 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.169 - Reserved.

523I.169 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.170 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.170 - Reserved.

523I.170 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.171 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.171 - Reserved.

523I.171 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.172 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.172 - Reserved.

523I.172 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.173 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.173 - Reserved.

523I.173 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.174 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.174 - Reserved.

523I.174 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.175 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.175 - Reserved.

523I.175 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.176 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.176 - Reserved.

523I.176 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.177 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.177 - Reserved.

523I.177 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.178 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.178 - Reserved.

523I.178 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.179 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.179 - Reserved.

523I.179 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.180 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.180 - Reserved.

523I.180 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.181 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.181 - Reserved.

523I.181 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.182 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.182 - Reserved.

523I.182 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.183 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.183 - Reserved.

523I.183 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.184 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.184 - Reserved.

523I.184 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.185 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.185 - Reserved.

523I.185 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.186 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.186 - Reserved.

523I.186 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.187 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.187 - Reserved.

523I.187 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.188 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.188 - Reserved.

523I.188 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.189 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.189 - Reserved.

523I.189 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.190 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.190 - Reserved.

523I.190 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.191 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.191 - Reserved.

523I.191 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.192 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.192 - Reserved.

523I.192 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.193 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.193 - Reserved.

523I.193 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.194 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.194 - Reserved.

523I.194 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.195 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.195 - Reserved.

523I.195 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.196 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.196 - Reserved.

523I.196 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.197 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.197 - Reserved.

523I.197 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.198 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.198 - Reserved.

523I.198 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.199 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.199 - Reserved.

523I.199 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.200 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.200 - Reserved.

523I.200 Reserved. Reserved.
IA Code § 523I.201 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.201 - Administration.

523I.201 Administration.   1. This chapter shall be administered by the commissioner. The commissioner may employ officers, attorneys, accountants, and other employees as needed for administering this chapter.   2. It is unlawful for the commissioner or any administrative staff to use for personal benefit any information which is filed with or obtained by the commissioner and which is not made public. This chapter does not authorize the commissioner or any staff member to disclose any such information except among themselves or to other cemetery and funeral administrators, regulatory authorities, or governmental agencies, or when necessary and appropriate in a proceeding or investigation under this chapter or as required by chapter 22. This chapter neither creates nor derogates any privileges that exist at common law or otherwise when documentary or other evidence is sought under a subpoena directed to the commissioner or any administrative staff.   3. The commissioner shall submit an annual report to the general assembly’s standing committees on government oversight by October 1 of each year reporting on the administration of this chapter. The report shall set forth any recommendations for changes in the law that the commissioner deems necessary or desirable to prevent abuses or evasions of this chapter or rules implementing this chapter or to rectify undesirable conditions in connection with the administration of this chapter or rules implementing this chapter.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §9; 2006 Acts, ch 1030, §64; 2006 Acts, ch 1117, §120; 2007 Acts, ch 175, §36, 37; 2008 Acts, ch 1123, §55; 2009 Acts, ch 86, §6
IA Code § 523I.202 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.202 - Investigations and subpoenas.

523I.202 Investigations and subpoenas.   1. The commissioner may, for the purpose of discovering a violation of this chapter or implementing rules or orders issued under this chapter, do any of the following:   a. Make such public or private investigations within or outside of this state as the commissioner deems necessary to determine whether any person has violated or is about to violate this chapter, or implementing rules or orders issued under this chapter, or to aid in the enforcement of this chapter, or in the prescribing of rules and forms under this chapter.   b. Require or permit any person to file a statement in writing, under oath or otherwise as the commissioner or attorney general determines, as to all the facts and circumstances concerning the matter being investigated.   c. Notwithstanding chapter 22, keep confidential the information obtained in the course of an investigation. However, if the commissioner determines that it is necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of the public, the commissioner may share information with other administrators, regulatory authorities, or governmental agencies, or may publish information concerning a violation of this chapter, or implementing rules or orders issued under this chapter.   d. Investigate a cemetery and examine the books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records of the cemetery.   e. Administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records which the commissioner deems relevant or material to any investigation or proceeding under this chapter and implement rules, all of which may be enforced under chapter 17A.   f. Apply to the district court for an order requiring a person’s appearance before the commissioner or attorney general, or a designee of either or both, in cases where the person has refused to obey a subpoena issued by the commissioner or attorney general. The person may also be required to produce documentary evidence germane to the subject of the investigation. Failure to obey a court order under this subsection constitutes contempt of court.   2. The commissioner may issue and bring an action in district court to enforce subpoenas within this state at the request of an agency or administrator of another state, if the activity constituting an alleged violation for which the information is sought would be a violation of this chapter had the activity occurred in this state.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §10
IA Code § 523I.203 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.203 - Cease and desist orders — injunctions.

523I.203 Cease and desist orders — injunctions.   If it appears to the commissioner that a person has engaged or is about to engage in an act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter, or implementing rules or orders issued under this chapter, the commissioner or the attorney general may do any of the following:   1. Issue a summary order directed to the person that requires the person to cease and desist from engaging in such an act or practice. A person may request a hearing within thirty days of issuance of the summary order. If a hearing is not timely requested, the summary order shall become final by operation of law. The order shall remain effective from the date of issuance until the date the order becomes final by operation of law or is overturned by a presiding officer following a request for hearing. Section 17A.18A is inapplicable to summary cease and desist orders issued under this section.   2. Bring an action in the district court in any county of the state for an injunction to restrain a person subject to this chapter and any agents, employees, or associates of the person from engaging in conduct or practices deemed contrary to the public interest. In any proceeding for an injunction, the commissioner or attorney general may apply to the court for a subpoena to require the appearance of a defendant and the defendant’s agents, employees, or associates and for the production of any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records germane to the hearing upon the petition for an injunction. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order, or writ of mandamus shall be granted and a receiver may be appointed for the defendant or the defendant’s assets. The commissioner or attorney general shall not be required to post a bond.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §11
IA Code § 523I.204 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.204 - Court action for failure to cooperate.

523I.204 Court action for failure to cooperate.   1. If a person fails or refuses to file a statement or report or to produce any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records, or to obey a subpoena issued by the commissioner, the commissioner may refer the matter to the attorney general, who may apply to a district court to enforce compliance. The court may order any or all of the following:   a. Injunctive relief restricting or prohibiting the offer or sale of memorials, memorialization, opening and closing services, scattering services, interment rights, or a combination thereof.   b. Production of documents or records including but not limited to books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records.   c. Such other relief as may be required.   2. A court order issued pursuant to subsection 1 is effective until the person files the statement or report or produces the documents requested, or obeys the subpoena.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §12
IA Code § 523I.205 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.205 - Prosecution for violations of law — civil penalties.

523I.205 Prosecution for violations of law — civil penalties.   1. A violation of this chapter or rules adopted or orders issued under this chapter is a violation of section 714.16, subsection 2, paragraph “a”. The remedies and penalties provided by section 714.16, including but not limited to injunctive relief and penalties, apply to violations of this chapter.   2. If the commissioner believes that grounds exist for the criminal prosecution of persons subject to this chapter for violations of this chapter or any other law of this state, the commissioner may forward to the attorney general or the county attorney the grounds for the belief, including all evidence in the commissioner’s possession, so that the attorney general or the county attorney may proceed with the matter as deemed appropriate. At the request of the attorney general, the county attorney shall appear and prosecute the action when brought in the county attorney’s county.   3. A person who violates a provision of this chapter or rules adopted or orders issued under this chapter may be subject to civil penalties in addition to criminal penalties. The commissioner may impose, assess, and collect a civil penalty not exceeding ten thousand dollars for each violation. For the purposes of computing the amount of each civil penalty, each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate violation. All civil penalties collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited as provided in section 505.7.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §13; 2009 Acts, ch 181, §101
IA Code § 523I.206 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.206 - Cooperation with other agencies.

523I.206 Cooperation with other agencies.   1. The commissioner may cooperate with any governmental law enforcement or regulatory agency to encourage uniform interpretation and administration of this chapter and effective enforcement of this chapter and effective regulation of the sale of memorials, memorialization, and cemeteries.   2. Cooperation with other agencies may include but is not limited to:   a. Making a joint examination or investigation.   b. Holding a joint administrative hearing.   c. Filing and prosecuting a joint civil or administrative proceeding.   d. Sharing and exchanging personnel.   e. Sharing and exchanging relevant information and documents.   f. Formulating, in accordance with chapter 17A, rules or proposed rules on matters such as statements of policy, regulatory standards, guidelines, and interpretive opinions.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §14
IA Code § 523I.207 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.207 - Rules, forms, and orders.

523I.207 Rules, forms, and orders.   1. Under chapter 17A, the commissioner may from time to time make, amend, and rescind such rules, forms, and orders as are necessary or appropriate for the protection of purchasers and the public and to administer the provisions of this chapter, its implementing rules, and orders issued under this chapter.   2. A rule, form, or order shall not be made, amended, or rescinded unless the commissioner finds that the action is necessary or appropriate to protect purchasers and the public and is consistent with the policies and provisions of this chapter, its implementing rules, and orders issued under this chapter.   3. A provision of this chapter imposing any liability does not apply to an act done or omitted in good faith in conformity with any rule, form, or order of the commissioner.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §15
IA Code § 523I.208 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.208 - Date of filing — interpretive opinions.

523I.208 Date of filing — interpretive opinions.   1. A document is filed when it is received by the commissioner.   2. Requests for interpretive opinions may be granted in the commissioner’s discretion.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §16
IA Code § 523I.209 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.209 - Misleading filings.

523I.209 Misleading filings.   It is unlawful for a person to make or cause to be made, in any document filed with the commissioner, or in any proceeding under this chapter, any statement of material fact which is, at the time and in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, false or misleading, or, in connection with such statement, to omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §17
IA Code § 523I.210 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.210 - Misrepresentations of government approval.

523I.210 Misrepresentations of government approval.   It is unlawful for a seller under this chapter to represent or imply in any manner that the seller has been sponsored, recommended, or approved, or that the seller’s abilities or qualifications have in any respect been passed upon by the commissioner.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §18
IA Code § 523I.211 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XIII - COMMERCE|Chapter 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT|Section 523I.211 - Fraudulent practices.

523I.211 Fraudulent practices.   A person who commits any of the following acts commits a fraudulent practice which is punishable as provided in chapter 714:   1. Knowingly fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter.   2. Knowingly makes, causes to be made, or subscribes to a false statement or representation in a report or other document required under this chapter, or implementing rules or orders, or renders such a report or document misleading through the deliberate omission of information properly belonging in the report or document.   3. Conspires to defraud in connection with the sale of memorials, memorialization, opening and closing services, scattering services, interment rights, or a combination thereof under this chapter.   4. Fails to deposit funds under this chapter or withdraws funds in a manner inconsistent with this chapter.   5. Knowingly sells memorials, memorialization, opening and closing services, scattering services, interment rights, or a combination thereof without the permits required under this chapter.   6. Deliberately misrepresents or omits a material fact relative to the sale of memorials, memorialization, opening and closing services, scattering services, interment rights, or a combination thereof.  2005 Acts, ch 128, §19