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IA Code § 216A.162 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.162 - Establishment — purpose.

216A.162 Establishment — purpose.   1. A commission of Native American affairs is established consisting of eleven voting members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate.   2. The purpose of the commission shall be to work in concert with Native American groups and Native Americans in this state to advance the interests of Native Americans in the areas of human rights, access to justice, economic equality, and the elimination of discrimination.   3. The members of the commission shall be as follows:   a. Seven public members appointed in compliance with sections 69.16 and 69.16A who shall be appointed with consideration given to the geographic residence of the member and the population density of Native Americans within the vicinity of the geographic residence of a member. Of the seven public members appointed, at least one shall be a Native American who is an enrolled tribal member living on a tribal settlement or reservation in Iowa and whose tribal government is located in Iowa.   b. Four members selected by and representing tribal governments.   c. All members of the commission shall be residents of Iowa.   4. Members of the commission shall appoint one of their members to serve as chairperson and may appoint such other officers as the commission deems necessary. The commission shall meet at least four times per year and shall hold special meetings on the call of the chairperson. The members of the commission shall be reimbursed for actual expenses while engaged in their official duties. A member may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. A quorum shall be required for the conduct of business of the commission, and the affirmative vote of a majority of the currently appointed members is necessary for any substantive action taken by the commission. A member shall not vote on any action if the member has a conflict of interest on the matter, and a statement by the member of a conflict of interest shall be conclusive for this purpose.  2008 Acts, ch 1184, §40; 2008 Acts, ch 1191, §52, 53; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §162, 163, 170  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 216A.163 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.163 - Term of office.

216A.163 Term of office.   Five of the members appointed to the initial commission shall be designated by the governor to serve two-year terms, and six shall be designated by the governor to serve four-year terms. Succeeding appointments shall be for a term of four years. Vacancies in the membership shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the original appointment.  2008 Acts, ch 1184, §41
IA Code § 216A.164 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.164 - Meetings of the commission.

216A.164 Meetings of the commission. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.165 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.165 - Duties.

216A.165 Duties.   The commission shall have all powers necessary to carry out the functions and duties specified in this subchapter and shall do all of the following:   1. Study the opportunities for and changing needs of Native American persons in this state.   2. Serve as a liaison between the department and the public, sharing information and gathering constituency input.   3. Recommend to the board for adoption rules pursuant to chapter 17A as it deems necessary for the commission and office.   4. Recommend legislative and executive action to the governor and general assembly.   5. Establish advisory committees, work groups, or other coalitions as appropriate.  2008 Acts, ch 1184, §43; 2008 Acts, ch 1191, §54; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §164, 170
IA Code § 216A.166 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.166 - Office of Native American affairs.

216A.166 Office of Native American affairs.   The office of Native American affairs is established and shall do the following:   1. Serve as the central permanent agency to advocate for Native Americans.   2. Coordinate and cooperate with the efforts of state departments and agencies to serve the needs of Native Americans in participating fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the state, and provide direct assistance to individuals who request it.   3. Develop, coordinate, and assist other public or private organizations which serve Native Americans.   4. Serve as an information clearinghouse on programs and agencies operating to assist Native Americans.  2008 Acts, ch 1184, §44; 2008 Acts, ch 1191, §55; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §165, 170
IA Code § 216A.167 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.167 - Limitations on authority.

216A.167 Limitations on authority.   1. The commission and office shall not have the authority to do any of the following:   a. Implement or administer the duties of the state of Iowa under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, shall not have any authority to recommend, negotiate, administer, or enforce any agreement or compact entered into between the state of Iowa and Indian tribes located in the state pursuant to section 10A.104, and shall not have any authority relative to Indian gaming issues.   b. Administer the duties of the state under the federal National Historic Preservation Act, the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and chapter 263B. The commission shall also not interfere with the advisory role of a separate Indian advisory council or committee established by the state archeologist by rule for the purpose of consultation on matters related to ancient human skeletal remains and associated artifacts.   2. This subchapter shall not diminish or inhibit the right of any tribal government to interact directly with the state or any of its departments or agencies for any purpose which a tribal government desires to conduct its business or affairs as a sovereign governmental entity.  2008 Acts, ch 1184, §45; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §166, 167, 170
IA Code § 216A.168 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.168 - Administrator.

216A.168 Administrator. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170  .
IA Code § 216A.169 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.169 - State agency assistance.

216A.169 State agency assistance. Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170.
IA Code § 216A.170 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216A - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS|Section 216A.170 - Annual report.

216A.170 Annual report. Repealed by  2010 Acts, ch 1031, §168, 170
IA Code § 216B.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.1 - Definitions.

216B.1 Definitions.   For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Commission” means the commission for the blind.   2. “Department” means the department for the blind.   3. “Director” means the director of the department for the blind.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1256  C87, §601K.121  88 Acts, ch 1277, §29, 31  C89, §601L.1  C93, §216B.1
IA Code § 216B.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.2 - Commission created.

216B.2 Commission created.   The commission for the blind is established consisting of three members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. Members of the commission shall serve three-year terms beginning and ending as provided in section 69.19. The commission shall adopt rules concerning programs and services for blind persons provided under this chapter.   Commission members shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in performance of their duties. Members may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided in section 7E.6. The members of the commission shall appoint officers for the commission. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1257  C87, §601K.122  88 Acts, ch 1277, §31  C89, §601L.2  C93, §216B.2  99 Acts, ch 96, §23  Confirmation, see §2.32
IA Code § 216B.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.4 - Federal aid.

216B.4 Federal aid.   1. The director may accept financial aid from the government of the United States for carrying out rehabilitation and physical restoration of the blind and for providing library, news, and information services to persons who are blind and persons with disabilities.   2. A contribution or grant shall not be accepted if a condition is attached to it for its use or administration other than that it be used for assistance to the blind.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1258  C87, §601K.124  88 Acts, ch 1277, §31  C89, §601L.4  C93, §216B.4  96 Acts, ch 1129, §31; 2002 Acts, ch 1119, §28; 2004 Acts, ch 1176, §11; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §2
IA Code § 216B.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.5 - Commission employees.

216B.5 Commission employees.   The commission may employ staff who shall be qualified by experience to assume the responsibilities of the offices. The director shall be the administrative officer of the commission and shall be responsible for implementing policy set by the commission. The director shall carry out programs and policies as determined by the commission.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1259  C87, §601K.125  88 Acts, ch 1277, §31  C89, §601L.5  C93, §216B.5
IA Code § 216B.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.6 - Powers.

216B.6 Powers.   The commission shall have all powers necessary to carry out the functions and duties specified in this chapter, including, but not limited to the power to establish advisory committees on special studies, to solicit and accept gifts and grants, to adopt rules according to chapter 17A for the commission and department, and to contract with public and private groups to conduct its business. All departments, divisions, agencies, and offices of the state shall make available upon request of the commission information which is pertinent to the subject matter of the study and which is not by law confidential.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1260  C87, §601K.126  88 Acts, ch 1277, §31  C89, §601L.6  C93, §216B.6  99 Acts, ch 96, §24
IA Code § 216B.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.7 - Report.

216B.7 Report.   The commission shall make a detailed report of its activities, studies, conclusions and recommendations to the general assembly not later than February 15 of each odd-numbered year.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1261  C87, §601K.127  88 Acts, ch 1277, §31  C89, §601L.7  C93, §216B.7
IA Code § 216B.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216B - DEPARTMENT FOR THE BLIND|Section 216B.8 - Contract bids.

216B.8 Contract bids.   A bidder awarded a contract with the department shall disclose the names of all subcontractors, who will work on the project being bid, within forty-eight hours after the award of the contract. If a subcontractor named by a bidder awarded a contract is replaced, or if the cost of work to be done by a subcontractor is reduced, the bidder shall disclose the name of the new subcontractor or the amount of the reduced cost.  90 Acts, ch 1161, §5  C91, §601L.8  C93, §216B.8
IA Code § 216C.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.1 - Participation by persons with disabilities.

216C.1 Participation by persons with disabilities.   1. It is the policy of this state to encourage and enable persons who are blind or partially blind and persons with disabilities to participate fully in the social and economic life of the state and to engage in remunerative employment.   2. To encourage participation by persons with disabilities, it is the policy of this state to ensure compliance with federal requirements concerning persons with disabilities.  [C71, §93B.1; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.1]  C93, §216C.1  93 Acts, ch 95, §6; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §32; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §3
IA Code § 216C.1A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.1A - Definitions.

216C.1A Definitions.   For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Disability” means the physical or mental condition of a person which constitutes a substantial disability, and the condition of a person with a positive human immunodeficiency virus test result, a diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome, a diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related complex, or any other condition related to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The inclusion of a condition related to a positive human immunodeficiency virus test result in the meaning of “disability” under the provisions of this chapter does not preclude the application of the provisions of this chapter to conditions resulting from other contagious or infectious diseases.   2. “Service animal” means a dog or miniature horse as set forth in the implementing regulations of Tit. II and Tit. III of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.   3. “Service-animal-in-training” means a dog or miniature horse that is undergoing a course of development and training to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual that directly relate to the disability of the individual.  2019 Acts, ch 65, §4
IA Code § 216C.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.2 - Public employment.

216C.2 Public employment.   Persons who are blind or partially blind and persons with disabilities shall be employed in the state service, the service of the political subdivisions of the state, the public schools, and all other employment supported in whole or in part by public funds, on the same terms and conditions as other persons, unless it is shown that the particular disability prevents the performance of the work required.  [C71, §93B.2; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.2]  C93, §216C.2  96 Acts, ch 1129, §33; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §4  Referred to in §331.324
IA Code § 216C.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.3 - Free use of public facilities.

216C.3 Free use of public facilities.   Persons who are blind or partially blind and persons with disabilities have the same right as other persons to the full and free use of the streets, highways, sidewalks, walkways, public buildings, public elevators, public facilities, and other public places.  [C62, 66, §351.31; C71, §93B.3; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.3]  C93, §216C.3  96 Acts, ch 1129, §34; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §5  Referred to in §216C.5, 216C.10, 216C.11
IA Code § 216C.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.4 - Accommodations.

216C.4 Accommodations.   Persons who are blind or partially blind and persons with disabilities are entitled to full and equal accommodations, facilities, and privileges of all common carriers, airplanes, motor vehicles, railroad trains, motorbuses, streetcars, boats, other public conveyances or modes of transportation, hotels, lodging places, eating places, places of public accommodation, amusement, or resort, and other places to which the general public is invited, subject only to the conditions and limitations established by law and applicable alike to all persons.  [C71, §93B.4; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.4]  C93, §216C.4  96 Acts, ch 1129, §35; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §6  Referred to in §216C.5, 216C.10, 216C.11
IA Code § 216C.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.5 - Use of guide dogs.

216C.5 Use of guide dogs.   Every blind or partially blind person shall have the right to be accompanied by a guide dog, under control and especially trained for the purpose, in any of the places listed in sections 216C.3 and 216C.4 without being required to make additional payment for the guide dog. A landlord shall waive lease restrictions on the keeping of a guide dog for a blind person. The blind person is liable for damage done to the premises or facilities by a guide dog.  [C62, 66, §351.30; C71, §93B.5; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.5]  83 Acts, ch 46, §3  C93, §216C.5
IA Code § 216C.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.6 - Failure to use cane or dog not negligence.

216C.6 Failure to use cane or dog not negligence.   A blind or partially blind pedestrian not carrying a cane or using a guide dog in any place shall have all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons, and the failure of a blind or partially blind pedestrian to carry a cane or to use a guide dog in any place shall not be held to constitute or be evidence of contributory negligence.  [C71, §93B.6; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.6]  C93, §216C.6
IA Code § 216C.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.7 - Penalty for denying rights.

216C.7 Penalty for denying rights.   Any person, firm, or corporation, or the agent of any person, firm, or corporation, who denies or interferes with the rights of any person under this chapter shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  [C62, 66, §351.32; C71, §93B.7; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.7]  C93, §216C.7
IA Code § 216C.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.8 - White cane safety day.

216C.8 White cane safety day.   The governor shall annually take suitable public notice of October 15 as “White Cane Safety Day”. The governor shall issue a proclamation commenting upon the significance of the white cane; calling upon the citizens to observe the provisions of this chapter and sections 321.332 and 321.333 and to take precautions necessary for the safety of persons with disabilities; reminding the citizens of the policies herein declared and urging the citizens to cooperate in giving effect to them; and emphasizing the need of the citizens to be aware of the presence of persons with disabilities in the community and to offer assistance to persons with disabilities upon appropriate occasions.  [C71, §93B.8; C73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.8]  C93, §216C.8  96 Acts, ch 1129, §36
IA Code § 216C.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.9 - Curb ramps and sloped areas for persons with disabilities.

216C.9 Curb ramps and sloped areas for persons with disabilities.   1. If a street, road, or highway in this state is newly built or reconstructed, a curb ramp or sloped area shall be constructed or installed at each intersection of the street, road, or highway with a sidewalk or path. If a sidewalk or path in this state is newly built or reconstructed, a curb ramp or sloped area shall be constructed or installed at each intersection of the sidewalk or path with a street, highway, or road.   2. Curb ramps and sloped areas that are required pursuant to this section shall be constructed or installed in compliance with applicable federal requirements adopted in accordance with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act, including but not limited to the guidelines issued by the federal architectural and transportation barriers compliance board.  [C75, 77, 79, 81, §601D.9]  C93, §216C.9  93 Acts, ch 95, §7; 96 Acts, ch 1129, §37; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §7; 2010 Acts, ch 1193, §43  Referred to in §331.361
IA Code § 216C.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.10 - Use of hearing dog.

216C.10 Use of hearing dog.   1. A deaf or hard-of-hearing person has the right to be accompanied by a hearing dog, under control and especially trained to assist the deaf or hard-of-hearing by responding to sound, in any place listed in sections 216C.3 and 216C.4 without being required to make additional payment for the hearing dog. A landlord shall waive lease restrictions on the keeping of dogs for a deaf or hard-of-hearing person with a hearing dog. The deaf or hard-of-hearing person is liable for damage done to any premises or facility by a hearing dog.   2. A person who denies or interferes with the right of a deaf or hard-of-hearing person under this section is, upon conviction, guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  86 Acts, ch 1245, §1263  C87, §601D.10  C93, §216C.10  93 Acts, ch 75, §5; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §8
IA Code § 216C.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title VI - HUMAN SERVICES|Chapter 216C - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES|Section 216C.11 - Service animals and service-animals-in-training — penalty.

216C.11 Service animals and service-animals-in-training — penalty.   1. 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 has the right to be accompanied by a service animal or service-animal-in-training, under control, in any of the places listed in sections 216C.3 and 216C.4 without being required to make additional payment for the service animal or service-animal-in-training. The person is liable for damage done to any premises or facility by a service animal or a service-animal-in-training.   2. A person who knowingly denies or interferes with the right of a person under this section is, upon conviction, guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   3. a. A person who intentionally misrepresents an animal as a service animal or a service-animal-in-training is, upon conviction, guilty of a simple misdemeanor.   b. A person commits the offense of intentional misrepresentation of an animal as a service animal or a service-animal-in-training if all of the following elements are established:   (1) For the purpose of obtaining any of the rights or privileges set forth in state or federal law, the person intentionally misrepresents an animal in one’s possession as one’s service animal or service-animal-in-training or a person with a disability’s service animal or service-animal-in-training whom the person is assisting by controlling.   (2) The person was previously given a written or verbal warning regarding the fact that it is illegal to intentionally misrepresent an animal as a service animal or a service-animal-in-training.   (3) The person knows that the animal in question is not a service animal or a service-animal-in-training.  88 Acts, ch 1067, §1  C89, §601D.11  91 Acts, ch 69, §1  C93, §216C.11  96 Acts, ch 1129, §113; 2009 Acts, ch 163, §1; 2010 Acts, ch 1069, §27; 2010 Acts, ch 1079, §9; 2019 Acts, ch 65, §5