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IA Code § 216C.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.12 - Immunity from liability for injury or damage caused by service animals and service-animals-in-training.

216C.12 Immunity from liability for injury or damage caused by service animals and service-animals-in-training.   1. For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:   a. “Owner” means the owner of real property, a contract for deed vendee, receiver, personal representative, trustee, lessor, lessee, agent, or other person directly or indirectly in control of the real property.   b. “Real property” includes any physical location or portion of real property that federal or state law or local ordinance requires to be accessible to a person with a disability who is using a service animal or a service-animal-in-training, a person assisting a person with a disability by controlling a service animal or a service-animal-in-training, or a person training a service animal.   2. An owner is not liable for any injury or damage caused by a service animal or service-animal-in-training if all of the following criteria are met:   a. The owner believes in good faith that the animal is a service animal or a service-animal-in-training and the person using the animal is a person with a disability, a person assisting a person with a disability by controlling a service animal or a service-animal-in-training, or a person training a service-animal-in-training.   b. The injury or damage is not caused by the owner’s negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct.  2019 Acts, ch 65, §6
IA Code § 216D.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216D - OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS|Section 216D.1 - Public policy.

216D.1 Public policy.   It is the policy of this state to provide maximum opportunities for training blind persons, helping them to become self-supporting and demonstrating their capabilities. This chapter shall be construed to carry out this policy.  [C71, §93C.1; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601C.1]  C93, §216D.1
IA Code § 216D.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216D - OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS|Section 216D.2 - Definitions.

216D.2 Definitions.   For the purposes of this chapter:   1. “Food service” includes restaurant, cafeteria, snack bar, vending machines for food and beverages, and goods and services customarily offered in connection with any of these.   2. “Public office building” means the state capitol, all county courthouses, all city halls, and all buildings used primarily for governmental offices of the state or any county or city. It does not include public schools or buildings at institutions of the state board of regents or the state department of human services.  [C71, §93C.2; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, S81, §601C.2; 81 Acts, ch 117, §1095]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159  C93, §216D.2  94 Acts, ch 1173, §9
IA Code § 216D.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216D - OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS|Section 216D.3 - Agreement with commission for blind.

216D.3 Agreement with commission for blind.   A governmental agency which proposes to operate or continue a food service in a public office building shall first attempt in good faith to make an agreement for the commission for the blind to operate the food service without payment of rent. The governmental agency shall not offer or grant to any other party a contract or concession to operate such food service unless the governmental agency determines in good faith that the commission for the blind is not willing to or cannot satisfactorily provide such food service. This chapter shall not impair any valid contract existing on July 1, 1969, and shall not preclude renegotiation of such contract on the same terms and with the same parties.  [C71, §93C.3; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601C.3]  C93, §216D.3  Referred to in §216D.4
IA Code § 216D.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216D - OPERATION OF FOOD SERVICE IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS|Section 216D.4 - Other public buildings.

216D.4 Other public buildings.   With respect to all state, county, municipal, and school buildings which are not subject to section 216D.3, the governmental agency in charge of the building shall consider allowing the commission for the blind to operate any existing or proposed food service in the building, and shall discuss such operation with the commission for the blind upon its request.  [C71, §93C.4; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601C.4]  C93, §216D.4
IA Code § 216E.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216E - ASSISTIVE DEVICES|Section 216E.2 - Express warranties.

216E.2 Express warranties.   1. A manufacturer or assistive device lessor who sells or leases an assistive device to a consumer, either directly or through an assistive device dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express warranty for the assistive device, warranting the assistive device to be free of any nonconformity. The duration of the express warranty shall be not less than one year after first delivery of the assistive device to the consumer. If a manufacturer fails to furnish an express warranty as required by this section, the assistive device shall be covered by an express warranty as if the manufacturer had furnished an express warranty to the consumer as required by this section.   2. An express warranty does not take effect until the consumer takes possession of the new assistive device.  98 Acts, ch 1042, §2
IA Code § 216E.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216E - ASSISTIVE DEVICES|Section 216E.4 - Manufacturer’s duty to provide reimbursement or a loaner for temporary replacement of assistive devices — penalties.

216E.4 Manufacturer’s duty to provide reimbursement or a loaner for temporary replacement of assistive devices — penalties.   1. Whenever an assistive device covered by a manufacturer’s express warranty is tendered by a consumer to the dealer from whom the assistive device was purchased or exchanged for the repair of any defect, malfunction, or nonconformity to which the warranty is applicable, the manufacturer shall provide the consumer, at the consumer’s choice, for the duration of the repair period, either a rental assistive device reimbursement of up to twenty dollars per day, or a loaner, without cost to the consumer, if a loaner is reasonably available or obtainable by the manufacturer, assistive device lessor, or assistive device dealer, if any of the following applies:   a. The repair period exceeds ten working days, including the day on which the device is tendered to the manufacturer or an assistive device dealer designated by the manufacturer for repairs. If the assistive device dealer does not tender the assistive device to the manufacturer in a timely enough manner for the manufacturer to make the repairs within ten days, the manufacturer shall have a cause of action against the assistive device dealer for reimbursement of any penalties that the manufacturer must pay.   b. The nonconformity is the same for which the assistive device has been tendered to the assistive device dealer for repair on at least two previous occasions.   2. The provisions of this section regarding a manufacturer’s duty shall apply for the period of the applicable express warranty, or until the date any repair required by the warranty is completed and the assistive device is returned to the consumer with the nonconformity eliminated, whichever is later, even if the assistive device is returned after the end of the warranty period.  98 Acts, ch 1042, §4
IA Code § 216E.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216E - ASSISTIVE DEVICES|Section 216E.5 - Nonconformity disclosure requirement.

216E.5 Nonconformity disclosure requirement.   An assistive device returned by a consumer or assistive device lessor in this state or any other state for nonconformity shall not be sold or leased again in this state unless full written disclosure of the reason for return is made to any prospective buyer or lessee by the manufacturer, assistive device dealer, or assistive device lessor.  98 Acts, ch 1042, §5
IA Code § 216E.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216E - ASSISTIVE DEVICES|Section 216E.6 - Remedies.

216E.6 Remedies.   1. This chapter shall not limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law.   2. Any waiver of rights by a consumer under this chapter is void.   3. In addition to pursuing any other remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover any damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in such an action no more than three times the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with costs and reasonable attorney fees, and any equitable relief that the court determines is appropriate.  98 Acts, ch 1042, §6
IA Code § 216E.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216E - ASSISTIVE DEVICES|Section 216E.7 - Exemptions.

216E.7 Exemptions.   This chapter does not apply to a hearing aid sold, leased, or transferred to a consumer by an audiologist licensed under chapter 154F, or a hearing aid specialist licensed under chapter 154A, if the audiologist or specialist provides either an express warranty for the hearing aid or provides for service and replacement of the hearing aid.  98 Acts, ch 1042, §7; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §49; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §87; 2009 Acts, ch 133, §84; 2015 Acts, ch 57, §16
IA Code § 217.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.1 - Programs of department.

217.1 Programs of department.   There is established a department of human services to administer programs designed to improve the well-being and productivity of the people of the state of Iowa. The department shall concern itself with the problems of human behavior, adjustment, and daily living through the administration of programs of family, child, and adult welfare, economic assistance including costs of medical care, rehabilitation toward self-care and support, delinquency prevention and control, treatment and rehabilitation of juvenile offenders, care and treatment of persons with mental illness or an intellectual disability, and other related programs as provided by law.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.1]  83 Acts, ch 96, §63, 159; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §38; 2012 Acts, ch 1019, §20  Referred to in §7E.5  Department to develop and implement strategies to increase efficiencies by reducing paperwork, decreasing staff time, and providing more streamlined services; annual progress report to joint appropriations subcommittee on health and human services;  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §335
IA Code § 217.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.2 - Council on human services.

217.2 Council on human services.   1. a. There is created within the department of human services a council on human services which shall act in a policymaking and advisory capacity on matters within the jurisdiction of the department. The council shall consist of seven voting members appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate. Appointments shall be made on the basis of interest in public affairs, good judgment, and knowledge and ability in the field of human services. Appointments shall be made to provide a diversity of interest and point of view in the membership and without regard to religious opinions or affiliations. The voting members of the council shall serve for six-year staggered terms.   b. Each term of a voting member shall commence and end as provided by section 69.19.   c. All voting members of the council shall be electors of the state of Iowa. No more than four members shall belong to the same political party and no more than two members shall, at the time of appointment, reside in the same congressional district. At least one member of the council shall be a member of a county board of supervisors at the time of appointment to the council. Vacancies occurring during a term of office shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the balance of the unexpired term subject to confirmation by the senate.   2. In addition to the voting members described in subsection 1, the membership of the council shall include four legislators as ex officio, nonvoting members. The four legislators shall be appointed one each by the majority leader of the senate, the minority leader of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the minority leader of the house of representatives for terms as provided in section 69.16B.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.2; 81 Acts, ch 78, §20, 21]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 2009 Acts, ch 115, §1  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 217.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.3 - Duties of council.

217.3 Duties of council.   The council on human services shall:   1. Organize annually and select a chairperson and vice chairperson.   2. Adopt and establish policy for the operation and conduct of the department of human services, subject to any guidelines which may be adopted by the general assembly, and the implementation of all services and programs thereunder.   3. Report immediately to the governor any failure by the director or any administrator of the department of human services to carry out any of the policy decisions or directives of the council.   4. Approve the budget of the department of human services prior to submission to the governor. Prior to approval of the budget, the council shall publicize and hold a public hearing to provide explanations and hear questions, opinions, and suggestions regarding the budget. Invitations to the hearing shall be extended to the governor, the governor-elect, the director of the department of management, and other persons deemed by the council as integral to the budget process. The budget materials submitted to the governor shall include a review of options for revising the medical assistance program made available by federal action or by actions implemented by other states as identified by the department, the medical assistance advisory council created in section 249A.4B, and by county representatives. The review shall address what potential revisions could be made in this state and how the changes would be beneficial to Iowans.   5. Insure that all programs administered or services rendered by the department directly to any citizen or through a local board of welfare to any citizen are coordinated and integrated so that any citizen does not receive a duplication of services from various departments or local agencies that could be rendered by one department or local agency. If the council finds that such is not the case, it shall hear and determine which department or local agency shall provide the needed service or services and enter an order of their determination by resolution of the council which must be concurred in by at least a majority of the members. Thereafter such order or resolution of the council shall be obeyed by all state departments and local agencies to which it is directed.   6. Adopt all necessary rules recommended by the director or administrators of divisions hereinafter established prior to their promulgation pursuant to chapter 17A.   7. Approve the establishment of any new division or reorganization, consolidation or abolition of any established division prior to the same becoming effective.   8. Recommend to the governor the names of individuals qualified for the position of director of human services when a vacancy exists in the office.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.3]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 89 Acts, ch 283, §18; 95 Acts, ch 205, §36; 98 Acts, ch 1155, §7; 2005 Acts, ch 120, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 85, §90  Referred to in §225C.6, 249A.4B
IA Code § 217.3A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.3A - Advisory committees.

217.3A Advisory committees.   1. General. The council on human services shall establish and utilize the advisory committee identified in this section and may establish and utilize other advisory committees. The council shall establish appointment provisions, membership terms, operating guidelines, and other operational requirements for committees established pursuant to this section.   2. Child abuse prevention. The council shall establish a child abuse prevention program advisory committee to support the child abuse prevention program implemented in accordance with section 235A.1. The duties of the advisory committee shall include all of the following:   a. Advise the director of human services and the administrator of the division of the department of human services responsible for child and family programs regarding expenditures of funds received for the child abuse prevention program.   b. Review the implementation and effectiveness of legislation and administrative rules concerning the child abuse prevention program.   c. Recommend changes in legislation and administrative rules to the general assembly and the appropriate administrative officials.   d. Require reports from state agencies and other entities as necessary to perform its duties.   e. Receive and review complaints from the public concerning the operation and management of the child abuse prevention program.   f. Approve grant proposals.  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §391; 2013 Acts, ch 10, §29; 2019 Acts, ch 85, §86, 87
IA Code § 217.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.4 - Meetings of council.

217.4 Meetings of council.   The council shall meet at least monthly. Additional meetings shall be called by the chairperson or upon written request of any three members thereof as necessary to carry out the duties of the council. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings or in the absence of the chairperson the vice chairperson shall preside. The members of the council shall be paid a per diem as specified in section 7E.6 and their reasonable and necessary expenses.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.4]  90 Acts, ch 1256, §36  Mileage expense rate, see §70A.9
IA Code § 217.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.5 - Director of human services.

217.5 Director of human services.   The chief administrative officer for the department of human services is the director of human services. The director shall be appointed by the governor subject to confirmation by the senate and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall fill a vacancy in this office in the same manner as the original appointment was made. The director shall be selected primarily for administrative ability. The director shall not be selected on the basis of political affiliation and shall not engage in political activity while holding this position.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.5]  83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159; 88 Acts, ch 1134, §43; 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §56  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 217.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.6 - Rules and regulations — organization of department.

217.6 Rules and regulations — organization of department.   1. The director is hereby authorized to recommend to the council for adoption such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry into practice the programs of the various divisions and to establish such divisions and to assign or reassign duties, powers, and responsibilities within the department, all with the approval of the council on human services, within the department as the director deems necessary and appropriate for the proper administration of the duties, functions and programs with which the department is charged. Any action taken, decision made, or administrative rule adopted by any administrator of a division may be reviewed by the director. The director, upon such review, may affirm, modify, or reverse any such action, decision, or rule.   2. The rules and regulations adopted for the public benefits and programs administered by the department of human services shall apply the residency eligibility restrictions required by federal and state law.   3. The director shall organize the department of human services into divisions to carry out in an efficient manner the intent of this chapter. The department of human services may be initially divided into the following divisions of responsibility:   a. The division of child and family services.   b. The division of mental health and disability services.   c. The division of administration.   d. The division of planning, research, and statistics.   4. If the department of human services requires or requests a service consumer, service provider, or other person to maintain required documentation in electronic form, the department shall accept such documentation submitted by electronic means and shall not require a physical copy of the documentation unless required by state or federal law.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.6; 81 Acts, ch 78, §20, 22]  83 Acts, ch 96, §64, 159; 94 Acts, ch 1170, §27; 2006 Acts, ch 1115, §21; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §406; 2011 Acts, ch 34, §52; 2011 Acts, ch 122, §19, 23; 2020 Acts, ch 1062, §26  Subsection 3 amended
IA Code § 217.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.7 - Administrators of divisions.

217.7 Administrators of divisions.   The director may appoint an administrator of each of the divisions. The administrators shall be selected on the basis of their particular professional qualifications, education, and background relative to the assigned responsibilities of their divisions.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.7]  88 Acts, ch 1134, §44
IA Code § 217.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.8 - Division of child and family services.

217.8 Division of child and family services.   The administrator of the division of child and family services shall be qualified by training, experience, and education in the field of welfare and social problems. The administrator is charged with the administration of programs involving neglected, dependent, and delinquent children, child welfare, family investment program, and aid to persons with disabilities and shall administer and be in control of other related programs established for the general welfare of families, adults, and children as directed by the director.  [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §218.79; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.8; 81 Acts, ch 27, §2; 82 Acts, ch 1260, §17]  90 Acts, ch 1239, §3; 93 Acts, ch 97, §24; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §113
IA Code § 217.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.9 - Additional duties.

217.9 Additional duties.   The administrator of the division of child and family services may have the additional following duties, powers and responsibilities:   1. Develop a program of basic education, recreation, career and technical training and guidance for social adjustment.   2. Administer programs and statutes involved with child placement, employment and supervision of state boards.   3. Prepare a budget and such report or reports as required by law or as directed by the director.   4. Develop a program in corrective institutions for juveniles designed to rehabilitate the inmates and patients and institute a program of placement and parole supervision for all parolees of said corrective institutions for juveniles.  [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §218.80; C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §217.9]  2016 Acts, ch 1108, §20
IA Code § 217.9A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 217 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES|Section 217.9A - Commission on children, youth, and families.

217.9A Commission on children, youth, and families. Repealed by 98 Acts, ch 1206, §19.