Utilities Law in Iowa
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Iowa — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Iowa
Iowa state law
- STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT › IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACTIA 17A § 17A.19
Cited in 89 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES › EXEMPTIONSIA 627 § 627.6
Cited in 89 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HUMAN SERVICES › OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTSIA 216 § 216.6
Cited in 45 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HUMAN SERVICES › INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ACTIA 232B § 232B.5
Cited in 24 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- PUBLIC HEALTH › ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROLIA 123 § 123.49
Cited in 22 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- HUMAN SERVICES › OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTSIA 216 § 216.15
Cited in 21 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Iowa.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.