Iowa Administrative Code

13.6(1) In considering complete applications, the department will evaluate the impact of the proposed activities on public use and enjoyment of public lands or waters, on the natural resources in the areas within and surrounding the proposed activities, and the department’s prese…

of the application. In completing the environmental review, different bureaus and staff members of the department will provide input based on law, professional judgment, data and accepted scientific theory. The following standards shall apply to permits issued under the rules of …

will have a continuing impact on the availability or desirability of public lands or public waters, the permit shall be conditioned on the requirement that the permittee obtain a lease or easement under Division II of this chapter. However, a lease or easement shall not be requir…

form provided by the department. Permit application resources can be found on the Permit and Environmental Review Management Tool (PERMT) at programs.iowadnr.gov/permt/. Applicants shall state the need for the proposed construction or use, the availability of alternatives, and th…

“Concessionaire” means a person or firm granted a contract to operate a concession in a state park or recreation area. The concessionaire is an independent contractor and not an employee or agent of the department. “Concession operation” means operating a business within a conces…

14.2(1) New concession. a. Advertising. When the department desires to obtain a new concession operation to offer multiple concession services in an area, the department shall advertise the request for proposals on the targeted small business website and the department’s requests…

14.3(1) Proposals. Persons interested in operating a concession in a state park or recreation area shall submit a proposal in the format requested in the request for proposals. It is the bidder’s responsibility to inspect the area proposed for concession operation and be fully aw…

determines to be best suited for a concession operation in a state park or recreation area upon evaluation of the following information: 1. The services proposed in the concession operation. 2. The concessionaire’s managerial experience and other concession-related experience. 3.…

more than a ten-year period without being subject to the renewal process as outlined in this chapter. The contract may be amended during its term, in writing, and effective only if the amendments are approved by all parties. 14.5(1) Construction. The contract may allow the constr…

department as to the interpretation of contract stipulations or whether the concessionaire is performing satisfactorily, the concessionaire shall initially meet with the local staff and district supervisor. If the matter cannot be resolved, the bureau chief will attempt to resolv…

14.7(1) Emergency suspension. If the department determines that continued operation of the concession presents an immediate hazard to the public health, safety or welfare or is in violation of any state law or policy, the department may immediately suspend the contract by notice …

not apply to Honey Creek Resort State Park. [ARC 7892C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 461A.1, 461A.3, and 461A.4. [Filed 3/4/88, Notice 12/30/87—published 3/23/88, effective 4/27/88] [Filed 1/6/89, Notice 11/30/88—published…

administration; implement the wildlife violator compact and penalties for multiple offenses; and administer special licenses available for hunting and fishing. [ARC 7893C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24] DIVISION I LICENSE SALES, REFUNDS AND ADMINISTRATION…

harvest, pursue, catch, kill, take in any manner, use, have possession of, sell, or transport all or a part of any wild animal, bird, game, turtle, or fish, the protection and regulation of which is desirable for the conservation of resources of the state, without first obtaining…

DIVISION II MULTIPLE OFFENDER AND WILDLIFE VIOLATOR COMPACT

hunting, fishing, and trapping privileges from those persons who are determined to be multiple offenders. 15.16(1) Definitions. For the purpose of this rule, the following definitions shall apply: “Department” means the Department of Natural Resources, 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200…

compact (the compact) with other states for the uniform enforcement of license suspensions. The compact, a copy of which may be obtained by contacting the department’s law enforcement bureau, is adopted herein by reference. The procedures set forth in this rule shall apply to lic…

DIVISION III SPECIAL LICENSES

addition to those found in Iowa Code chapter 483A: “Administration fee” means the fee collected by the department to pay a portion of the cost of administering the sale of licenses through electronic means. “Immediate family member” means the spouse, a domestic partner, and all m…

15.21(1) Definition. For the purpose of this rule, the definition of “substance abuse facility” is identical to the definition of “facility” in Iowa Code section 125.2(8). 15.21(2) Procedure. Each substance abuse facility may apply to the department of natural resources for a lic…

season by handicapped individuals. 15.22(1) Definitions. For the purpose of this rule: “Bow and arrow” means a compound, recurve, or longbow. “Crossbow” means a weapon consisting of a bow mounted transversely on a stock or frame and designed to fire a bolt, arrow, or quarrel by t…

or low-income persons who are permanently disabled. 15.23(1) Purpose. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 483A.24(15), the department of natural resources will issue a free annual combination hunting and fishing license to low-income persons who meet the age status or permanently disab…

disabilities. 15.24(1) Purpose. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 483A.24(9), the department of natural resources will issue a free annual fishing license to Iowa residents 16 or more years of age who have severe mental or physical disabilities who meet the definition of “severe ment…

15.25(1) Military transportation tags for deer and turkey. The military transportation tag shall include the following information: name, birth date, current address of military personnel; species and sex of animal taken; date of kill; and weapon used. Only conservation officers …

the director to issue special nonresident deer and turkey licenses pursuant to the provisions of 561—Chapter 12. [ARC 7893C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

DIVISION IV EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

time of application, the applicant for a license must provide the applicant’s date of birth and either a social security number or a valid Iowa driver’s license number. The license shall be signed by the applicant and shall clearly indicate the privilege granted. [ARC 7893C, IAB …

collected from the purchaser at the time of purchase, except upon the issuance of free landowner deer and turkey hunting licenses, free annual hunting and fishing licenses, free annual fishing licenses, free group home fishing licenses, and boat registrations, renewals, transfers…

15.40(1) This division clarifies the term “hunting license” as used in Iowa Code section 483A.27 in relation to the hunter education course requirement, and explains the requirements for individuals who wish to demonstrate their knowledge of hunter education so as to be eligible …

15.5(1) Designation as license agent. The director may designate a retail business establishment, an office of a governmental entity, or a nonprofit corporation as an agent of electronically issued licenses in accordance with the provisions of this rule. 15.5(2) Application. Appl…

licenses. 15.6(1) Death of licensee. The fee for a deer or turkey hunting license will be refunded to the licensee’s estate when a licensee’s death predates the season for which the license was issued and a written request from the licensee’s spouse, executor or estate administra…

applying for or who have received resident licenses to provide additional information to determine the person’s principal and primary residence or domicile and residency status. Whether a person was issued resident or nonresident licenses by the department in previous years shall…

person, the department may determine whether the person is a resident or a nonresident for purposes of these rules and Iowa Code chapter 483A. The department shall provide the person with written notice of the finding. [ARC 7893C, IAB 5/1/24, effective 6/5/24]

15.9(1) Suspension or revocation of license. If the department finds that a nonresident has obtained a resident license, the department shall provide written notice of intent to revoke and suspend hunting, fishing, or trapping licenses as provided in 571—Chapter 7. If the person …

“Artificial lake” means all river impoundments and all other impoundments of water to which the public has a right of access from land or from a navigable stream inlet. Examples are Lake Panorama, Lake Delhi, Lake Nashua, and Lake Macbride. “Boat” means “watercraft” as defined in…

16.10(1) The applicant for a Class II, Class III or Class IV permit shall apply via the department’s website. If the applicant for a Class III or Class IV permit is not the owner of the shoreline property from which the dock extends, the applicant shall identify the contractual r…

suspension, modification, or revocation of permits; complaint investigation; property line location. 16.11(1) Duration and transferability of dock permits; administrative fee refunds. With the exception of Class I dock permits, each dock permit shall be issued for a term of five …

exemptions from the general requirement in Iowa Code section 462A.27 that nonpermanent structures be removed on or before December 15 of each year. Docks and other structures subject to destruction or damage by ice movement must be removed. Where a dock may be left in ice without…

excepted by another provision of this chapter, shall include the following conditions of approval: 16.13(1) The permit creates no interests, personal or real, in the real estate below the ordinary high-water mark nor does it relieve the requirement to obtain federal or local auth…

other structure maintained on a public water body requires authorization in a permit. The raft, platform, or other structure may not be placed more than 250 feet from the shoreline, shall be equipped with reflectors that are visible from approaching boats, and shall be subject to…

16.15(1) Purposes and status of dock management areas. The director may designate an area of public land under the commission’s jurisdiction and adjoining water as a dock management area. The primary purpose of dock management areas is to accommodate requests for boating access f…

management areas. 16.16(1) Application permit and slip assignment. A dock site permit authorizes a person to install and maintain a dock in a designated dock management area. Each permit shall identify the number of hoists or slips to be included for storage of boats at the dock.…

management areas shall conform to the following requirements: 16.17(1) Occupancy of docks. At least two residences shall share a dock. The department may require that more residences share a dock if there is a waiting list including people in the first or second priority categori…

conditions and restrictions shall apply to docks in a dock management area. 16.18(1) Use of dock for mooring. Only the persons named as permittees shall have use of the dock for mooring. All vessels must be registered to the permittees and listed on the dock management area permi…

fee shall be made upon application. Payment of the annual hoist or slip fee shall be made upon application for the hoist or slip assignment. These fees may be paid in a lump sum in advance for the term of the permit or assignment. Failure to pay the annual fee by April 1 of any y…

water bodies open to the public for boating or other recreational uses. This division governs permits for all types of docks except docks in dock management areas designated by the department. Classes of permits are designated as follows: Class I permits authorize standard privat…

management area permit may be modified, suspended, or revoked, in whole or in part, by written notice, if the director determines that the dock is not safe, that a violation of any terms or conditions of the permit or these rules has occurred, or that continuation of the permit i…

riparian or littoral property rights are adversely affected by a DMA dock site permit may request, in writing, a hearing to reconsider the permit. Requests for hearings shall show cause and shall be made in accordance with procedures described in 571—Chapter 7. [ARC 7894C, IAB 5/…

requirements: 16.3(1) Adverse impacts on aquatic ecosystem. All docks, hoists, slips and related structures shall be located, sized, configured, constructed and installed to limit their adverse impacts on the aquatic ecosystem. In areas of sensitive aquatic habitat, docks and hoi…

procedures for Class I permits for private docks qualifying as standard docks under criteria in this rule and for certain other docks in areas listed in this rule. 16.4(1) Criteria for standard docks. A Class I permit for a standard dock may authorize a total of one dock and up t…