Iowa Statutes
§ 458A.21 — Lease of public lands
Iowa § 458A.21
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Bluebook
Iowa Code § 458A.21 (2026).
Text
1.The state, counties, cities, and other political subdivisions may lease publicly owned
lands under their respective jurisdictions for the purpose of oil or gas or metallic minerals
exploration and production. Any such leases shall be entered into on behalf of the state by
the executive council, on behalf of a county by the board of supervisors, on behalf of a city by
the council, and on behalf of another political subdivision by the governing body. The leases
shall be upon terms and conditions as agreed upon.
2.Revenues derived from the leasing of state-owned lands shall be paid into the general
fund of the state. Revenues derived from the leasing of other public lands shall be paid into
the general fund of the respective lessor political subdivision.
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Legislative History
[C39, §1360.10; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, §84.10; C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §84.21; 81 Acts, ch
41, §5]
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Penalties§ 458A.18
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Rate§ 458A.2
Definitions§ 458A.20
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