Iowa § 523I.812 Suit by commissioner

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§ 523I.812 — Suit by commissioner

Iowa § 523I.812

Title XIIICOMMERCE

Ch. 523IIOWA CEMETERY ACT

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Iowa Code § 523I.812 (2026).

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1. If the person or persons in control of a cemetery do not care for and maintain the cemetery, the district court of the county in which the cemetery is located may do the following: a. By injunction compel the cemetery to expend the net income of the care fund as required by this chapter. b. Appoint a receiver to take charge of the care fund and expend the net income of the care fund as required by this chapter. c. Grant relief on a petition for relief filed pursuant to this section by the commissioner. 2. a. Inadequate care and maintenance of a cemetery includes but is not limited to the following:

(1)Failure to adequately mow grass.

(2)Failure to adequately edge and trim bushes, trees, and memorials.

(3)Failure to keep walkways and sidewalks free of obstructions.

(4)Failure to adeq

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1. If the person or persons in control of a cemetery do not care for and maintain the
cemetery, the district court of the county in which the cemetery is located may do the
following:
a. By injunction compel the cemetery to expend the net income of the care fund as
required by this chapter.
b. Appoint a receiver to take charge of the care fund and expend the net income of the
care fund as required by this chapter.
c. Grant relief on a petition for relief filed pursuant to this section by the commissioner.
2. a. Inadequate care and maintenance of a cemetery includes but is not limited to the
following:
(1) Failure to adequately mow grass.
(2) Failure to adequately edge and trim bushes, trees, and memorials.
(3) Failure to keep walkways and sidewalks free of obstructions.
(4) Failure to adequately maintain the cemetery’s equipment and fixtures.
b. This subsection is not intended to prevent the establishment of a cemetery as a nature
park or preserve.