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IA Code § 17A.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.13 - Subpoenas — discovery.

17A.13 Subpoenas — discovery.   1. Agencies have all subpoena powers conferred upon them by their enabling acts or other statutes. In addition, prior to the commencement of a contested case by the notice referred to in section 17A.12, subsection 1, an agency having power to decide contested cases may subpoena books, papers, records, and any other real evidence necessary for the agency to determine whether it should institute a contested case proceeding. After the commencement of a contested case, each agency having power to decide contested cases may administer oaths and issue subpoenas in those cases. Discovery procedures applicable to civil actions are available to all parties in contested cases before an agency. Evidence obtained in discovery may be used in the hearing before the agency if that evidence would otherwise be admissible in the agency hearing. Agency subpoenas shall be issued to a party on request. On contest, the court shall sustain the subpoena or similar process or demand to the extent that it is found to be in accordance with the law applicable to the issuance of subpoenas or discovery in civil actions. In proceedings for enforcement, the court shall issue an order requiring the appearance of the witness or the production of the evidence or data within a reasonable time under penalty of punishment for contempt in cases of willful failure to comply.   2. An agency that relies on a witness in a contested case, whether or not an agency employee, who has made prior statements or reports with respect to the subject matter of the witness’ testimony, shall, on request, make such statements or reports available to parties for use on cross-examination, unless those statements or reports are otherwise expressly exempt from disclosure by Constitution or statute. Identifiable agency records that are relevant to disputed material facts involved in a contested case, shall, upon request, promptly be made available to a party unless the requested records are expressly exempt from disclosure by Constitution or statute.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.13]  83 Acts, ch 186, §10006, 10201  Referred to in §17A.9, 17A.17, 68B.31A, 421.17, 542.11
IA Code § 17A.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.14 - Rules of evidence — official notice.

17A.14 Rules of evidence — official notice.   In contested cases:   1. Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly repetitious evidence should be excluded. A finding shall be based upon the kind of evidence on which reasonably prudent persons are accustomed to rely for the conduct of their serious affairs, and may be based upon such evidence even if it would be inadmissible in a jury trial. Agencies shall give effect to the rules of privilege recognized by law. Objections to evidentiary offers may be made and shall be noted in the record. Subject to these requirements, when a hearing will be expedited and the interests of the parties will not be prejudiced substantially, any part of the evidence may be required to be submitted in verified written form.   2. Documentary evidence may be received in the form of copies or excerpts, if the original is not readily available. Upon request, parties shall be given an opportunity to compare the copy with the original, if available.   3. Witnesses at the hearing, or persons whose testimony has been submitted in written form if available, shall be subject to cross-examination by any party as necessary for a full and true disclosure of the facts.   4. Official notice may be taken of all facts of which judicial notice may be taken and of other facts within the specialized knowledge of the agency. Parties shall be notified at the earliest practicable time, either before or during the hearing, or by reference in preliminary reports, preliminary decisions or otherwise, of the facts proposed to be noticed and their source, including any staff memoranda or data, and the parties shall be afforded an opportunity to contest such facts before the decision is announced unless the agency determines as part of the record or decision that fairness to the parties does not require an opportunity to contest such facts.   5. The agency’s experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge may be utilized in the evaluation of the evidence.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.14]  Referred to in §17A.9, 68B.31, 421.17
IA Code § 17A.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.16 - Decisions and orders — rehearing.

17A.16 Decisions and orders — rehearing.   1. A proposed or final decision or order in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record. A proposed or final decision shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law, separately stated. Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of underlying facts supporting the findings. The decision shall include an explanation of why the relevant evidence in the record supports each material finding of fact. If, in accordance with agency rules, a party submitted proposed findings of fact, the decision shall include a ruling upon each proposed finding. Each conclusion of law shall be supported by cited authority or by a reasoned opinion. Parties shall be promptly notified of each proposed or final decision or order by the delivery to them of a copy of such decision or order in the manner provided by section 17A.12, subsection 1.   2. Except as expressly provided otherwise by another statute referring to this chapter by name, any party may file an application for rehearing, stating the specific grounds for the rehearing and the relief sought, within twenty days after the date of the issuance of any final decision by the agency in a contested case. A copy of the application for rehearing shall be timely mailed by the presiding agency to all parties of record not joining in the application. An application for rehearing shall be deemed to have been denied unless the agency grants the application within twenty days after its filing.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.16]  86 Acts, ch 1245, §518; 88 Acts, ch 1100, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1202, §18, 46  Referred to in §10A.601, 17A.9, 17A.19, 421.17, 508B.14, 515G.14
IA Code § 17A.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.18 - Licenses.

17A.18 Licenses.   1. When the grant, denial, or renewal of a license is required by Constitution or statute to be preceded by notice and opportunity for an evidentiary hearing, the provisions of this chapter concerning contested cases apply.   2. When a licensee has made timely and sufficient application for the renewal of a license or a new license with reference to any activity of a continuing nature, the existing license does not expire until the application has been finally determined by the agency, and, in case the application is denied or the terms of the new license limited, until the last day for seeking judicial review of the agency order or a later date fixed by order of the agency or the reviewing court.   3. No revocation, suspension, annulment, or withdrawal, in whole or in part, of any license is lawful unless, prior to the institution of agency proceedings, the agency gave written, timely notice by personal service as in civil actions or by restricted certified mail to the licensee of facts or conduct and the provision of law which warrants the intended action, and the licensee was given an opportunity to show, in an evidentiary hearing conducted according to the provisions of this chapter for contested cases, compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.18]  98 Acts, ch 1202, §20, 46  Referred to in §17A.9, 99B.3, 99B.55, 207.14, 237A.2, 252J.8, 272D.8, 421.17, 423.36, 455B.474, 459.315A
IA Code § 17A.18A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.18A - Emergency adjudicative proceedings.

17A.18A Emergency adjudicative proceedings.   1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter and to the extent consistent with the Constitution of the State of Iowa and of the United States, an agency may use emergency adjudicative proceedings in a situation involving an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare requiring immediate agency action.   2. The agency may take only such action as is necessary to prevent or avoid the immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare that justifies use of emergency adjudication.   3. The agency shall issue an order, including a brief statement of findings of fact, conclusions of law, and policy reasons for the decision if it is an exercise of the agency’s discretion, to justify the determination of an immediate danger and the agency’s decision to take the specific action.   4. The agency shall give such notice as is practicable to persons who are required to comply with the order. The order is effective when issued.   5. After issuing an order pursuant to this section, the agency shall proceed as quickly as feasible to complete any proceedings that would be required if the matter did not involve an immediate danger.   6. The agency record consists of any documents regarding the matter that were considered or prepared by the agency. The agency shall maintain these documents as its official record.   7. Unless otherwise required by a provision of law, the agency record need not constitute the exclusive basis for agency action in emergency adjudicative proceedings or for judicial review thereof.  98 Acts, ch 1202, §21, 46; 2006 Acts, ch 1030, §5  Referred to in §124.305, 163.3E, 165B.5, 207.14, 235E.2, 421.17, 459.314B, 502.412, 507A.10, 507B.6A, 508E.16, 515I.12, 523A.805, 523C.19, 523D.13, 523I.203, 533A.7, 533D.12, 535B.7, 535D.13, 536.9, 536A.18
IA Code § 17A.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.20 - Appeals.

17A.20 Appeals.   An aggrieved or adversely affected party to the judicial review proceeding may obtain a review of any final judgment of the district court under this chapter by appeal. The appeal shall be taken as in other civil cases, although the appeal may be taken regardless of the amount involved.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.20]  83 Acts, ch 186, §10007, 10201  Referred to in §207.15, 225C.29, 252.27, 321.52
IA Code § 17A.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.21 - Inconsistency with federal law.

17A.21 Inconsistency with federal law.   If it is determined by the attorney general that any provision of this chapter would cause denial of funds or services from the United States government which would otherwise be available to an agency of this state, or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of federal law, such provision shall be suspended as to such agency, but only to the extent necessary to prevent denial of such funds or services or to eliminate the inconsistency with federal requirements. If the attorney general makes such a suspension determination, the attorney general shall report it to the general assembly at its next session. This report shall include any recommendations in regard to corrective legislation needed to conform this chapter with the federal law.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.21]
IA Code § 17A.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.22 - Agency authority to implement chapter.

17A.22 Agency authority to implement chapter.   Agencies shall have all the authority necessary to comply with the requirements of this chapter through the adoption of rules or otherwise.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.22]  2020 Acts, ch 1090, §11  Section amended
IA Code § 17A.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.23 - Construction — delegation of authority.

17A.23 Construction — delegation of authority.   1. Except as expressly provided otherwise by this chapter or by another statute referring to this chapter by name, the rights created and the requirements imposed by this chapter shall be in addition to those created or imposed by every other statute in existence on July 1, 1975, or enacted after that date. If any other statute in existence on July 1, 1975, or enacted after that date diminishes a right conferred upon a person by this chapter or diminishes a requirement imposed upon an agency by this chapter, this chapter shall take precedence unless the other statute expressly provides that it shall take precedence over all or some specified portion of this cited chapter.   2. This chapter shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purposes. This chapter shall also be construed to apply to all agencies not expressly exempted by this chapter or by another statute specifically referring to this chapter by citation; and except as to proceedings in process on July 1, 1975, this chapter shall be construed to apply to all covered agency proceedings and all agency action not expressly exempted by this chapter or by another statute specifically referring to this chapter by citation.   3. An agency shall have only that authority or discretion delegated to or conferred upon the agency by law and shall not expand or enlarge its authority or discretion beyond the powers delegated to or conferred upon the agency. Unless otherwise specifically provided in statute, a grant of rulemaking authority shall be construed narrowly.   4. An agency shall not implement or enforce any standard, requirement, or threshold, including any term or condition of a permit or license issued by the agency, unless that standard, requirement, or threshold is clearly required or clearly permitted by a state statute, rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or a federal statute or regulation, or is required by a court ruling, a state or federal executive order, a state or federal directive that would result in the gain or loss of specific funding, or a federal waiver.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §17A.23]  89 Acts, ch 83, §11; 98 Acts, ch 1202, §25, 46; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §16; 2013 Acts, ch 114, §5; 2018 Acts, ch 1040, §1
IA Code § 17A.33 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.33 - Review by administrative rules review committee — priority.

17A.33 Review by administrative rules review committee — priority.   The administrative rules review committee shall review existing rules, as time permits, to determine if there are adverse or beneficial effects from these rules. The committee shall give a high priority to rules that are referred to it by small business as defined in section 17A.4A. The review of these rules shall be forwarded to the appropriate standing committees of the house and senate.  84 Acts, ch 1007, §3; 98 Acts, ch 1202, §26, 46
IA Code § 17A.34 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 17A - IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT|Section 17A.34 - Competition with private enterprise — notice for proposed rules.

17A.34 Competition with private enterprise — notice for proposed rules.   When a rule is proposed, the administrative rules coordinator shall make an initial determination of whether the rule may cause a service or product to be offered for sale to the public by a state agency that competes with private enterprise. If such a service or product may be offered as a result of the proposed rule, that fact shall be included in the notice of intended action of the rule.  2001 Acts, ch 66, §1
IA Code § 19B.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.1 - Definitions.

19B.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Affirmative action” means action appropriate to overcome the effects of past or present practices, policies, or other barriers to equal employment opportunity.   2. “State agency” means an office, bureau, division, department, board, or commission in the executive branch of state government.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §220  Referred to in §19B.6
IA Code § 19B.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.2 - Equal opportunity in state employment — affirmative action.

19B.2 Equal opportunity in state employment — affirmative action.   1. It is the policy of this state to provide equal opportunity in state employment to all persons. An individual shall not be denied equal access to state employment opportunities because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. It also is the policy of this state to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the state employment system where those remedies are appropriate. This policy shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purposes.   2. It is the policy of this state to permit special appointments by bypassing the usual testing procedures for any applicant for whom the division of vocational rehabilitation services of the department of education or the department for the blind has certified the applicant’s disability and competence to perform the job. The department of administrative services, in cooperation with the department for the blind and the division of vocational rehabilitation services, shall develop appropriate certification procedures. This subsection should not be interpreted to bar promotional opportunities for persons who are blind or persons with physical or mental disabilities. If this subsection conflicts with any other provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this subsection govern.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §221; 94 Acts, ch 1109, §1; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §12; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2016 Acts, ch 1011, §4  Referred to in §19B.6
IA Code § 19B.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.4 - State agency affirmative action plans — programs.

19B.4 State agency affirmative action plans — programs.   1. Each state agency, including the state board of regents and its institutions, shall annually prepare an affirmative action plan. State agencies other than the state board of regents and its institutions shall submit their plans to the department of administrative services by July 31 each year. Institutions under the jurisdiction of the state board of regents shall submit their plans to that board between December 15 and December 31 each year. Each plan shall contain a clear and unambiguous written program containing goals and time specifications related to personnel administration.   2. Each state agency, including the state board of regents and its institutions, shall conduct programs of job orientation and provide organizational structure and training for upward mobility of employees. Emphasis shall be placed upon fair practices in employment.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §223; 90 Acts, ch 1075, §1; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  Referred to in §19B.6
IA Code § 19B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.5 - Annual reports.

19B.5 Annual reports.   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  Referred to in §8A.111, 19B.6
IA Code § 19B.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.6 - Responsibilities of department of administrative services — affirmative action.

19B.6 Responsibilities of department of administrative services — affirmative action.   The department of administrative services shall oversee the implementation of sections 19B.1 through 19B.5 and shall work with the governor to ensure compliance with those sections, including the attainment of affirmative action goals and timetables, by all state agencies, excluding the state board of regents and its institutions.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §225; 2001 Acts, ch 147, §4; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286; 2015 Acts, ch 138, §56, 161, 162
IA Code § 19B.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT|Chapter 19B - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION|Section 19B.7 - State contracts and services — state-assisted programs — responsibilities of department of administrative services — regents.

19B.7 State contracts and services — state-assisted programs — responsibilities of department of administrative services — regents.   1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the department of administrative services is responsible for the administration and promotion of equal opportunity in all state contracts and services and the prohibition of discriminatory and unfair practices within any program receiving or benefiting from state financial assistance in whole or in part. In carrying out these responsibilities the department of administrative services shall:   a. Establish for all state agencies a contract compliance policy, applicable to state contracts and services and to programs receiving or benefiting from state financial assistance, to assure:   (1) The equitable provision of services within state programs.   (2) The utilization of minority, women’s, and disadvantaged business enterprises as sources of supplies, equipment, construction, and services.   (3) Nondiscrimination in employment by state contractors and subcontractors.   b. Adopt administrative rules in accordance with chapter 17A to implement the contract compliance policy.   c. Monitor the actions of state agencies to ensure compliance.   d. Report results under the contract compliance policy to the governor and the general assembly on an annual basis. Any information reported by the department of administrative services to the economic development authority pursuant to section 15.108 shall not be required to be part of the report under this paragraph. The report shall detail specific efforts to promote equal opportunity through state contracts and services and efforts to promote, develop, and stimulate the utilization of minority, women’s, and disadvantaged business enterprises in programs receiving or benefiting from state financial assistance.   e. Do other acts necessary to carry out the contract compliance policy described in this section.   2. The state board of regents is responsible for administering the provisions of this section for the institutions under its jurisdiction.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §226; 2007 Acts, ch 207, §9, 18; 2011 Acts, ch 118, §85, 89; 2015 Acts, ch 138, §57, 161, 162  Referred to in §8A.111