20,160 sections across 1,928 Iowa regulatory chapters.
R.361—1.1 Notice of funds. The executive council provides notice of availability of money in the
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civil reparations trust fund in the following ways: 1.1(1) Iowa Administrative Bulletin. The executive council publishes notice of the balance in the fund in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin semiannually in January and July of each year and within 30 days of the deposit of any am…
R.361—1.2 Applications
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1.2(1) The executive council will accept applications for money from the fund for a period of 30 days after notice has been published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin or sent by first-class mail. Applications will not be accepted in advance of this time period. 1.2(2) Applicat…
R.361—1.3 Criteria. In determining whether to grant an application for money from the fund, the
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executive council considers the following factors: 1.3(1) The purpose for which the money will be utilized; 1.3(2) The number of people who will be served by the money; 1.3(3) The availability to the applicant of alternative sources of money; 1.3(4) The degree to which the applic…
R.361—1.4 Disposition of applications. The executive council determines the disposition of all
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pending applications and notifies all applicants of the decision by first-class mail. Notice of disposition is sent to all applicants on the same date. [ARC 8031C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24]
R.361—1.5 Motion for reconsideration. Any applicant who is aggrieved or adversely affected by the
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disposition of the applicant’s application may, within 15 days of the date affixed to the notice of disposition, file a motion for reconsideration with the office of the state treasurer. The motion is deemed filed when received and date-stamped by the treasurer. [ARC 8031C, IAB 5…
R.361—1.6 Grounds. The motion for reconsideration has to delineate the specific grounds for
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reconsideration. An applicant may request a contested case hearing; however, any request for a contested case hearing specifically delineates the facts in dispute to be contested and determined at the hearing. [ARC 8031C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24]
R.361—1.7 Procedure. The executive council rules on any pending motion for reconsideration,
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including a request for a contested case hearing. In the event that a request for a contested case hearing is granted, the proceeding is conducted as provided in X.5 of the Uniform Rules on Agency Procedure related to contested cases, which are published at www.legis.iowa.gov/DOC…
R.361—1.8 Disbursement of money. No money will be disbursed from the fund after disposition of
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all applications until the time period for filing a motion for reconsideration has expired. After the time period for filing a motion for reconsideration has expired but while a motion for reconsideration by any applicant is pending, the executive council in its discretion may di…
R.361—1.9 Administrative costs. The costs of administering this fund, including any costs associated
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with the conduct of any contested case proceeding challenging the disbursement of money from the fund and costs for postage and copying, are billed to the fund after approval by the executive council. [ARC 8031C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24] These rules are intended to implemen…
R.361—2.1 Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to enumerate policies, responsibilities, and
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procedures adopted by the executive council of the state of Iowa in order to provide guidance for administering the state disaster contingency fund as described in Iowa Code section 29C.20. [ARC 8032C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24]
R.361—2.2 Definitions. The definitions set forth in Iowa Code chapter 29C are incorporated herein by
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reference. [ARC 8032C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24]
R.361—2.3 Policy. It is the policy of the state of Iowa to maintain an organization and procedures for
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providing supplemental assistance by the state to governmental subdivisions in the achievement of improved disaster readiness and to recover from the effects of a disaster. [ARC 8032C, IAB 5/29/24, effective 7/3/24]
R.361—2.4 Program responsibilities and procedures
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2.4(1) Governor. The governor may proclaim a state of disaster emergency in accordance with Iowa Code section 29C.6. 2.4(2) Governmental subdivisions. Governmental subdivisions will: a. Make every effort to avert and recover from the disaster with their own resources. b. Maintain…
R.361—2.5 Eligibility for contingent fund—disaster aid loans
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2.5(1) To be eligible for contingent fund—disaster aid loans, a governmental subdivision will demonstrate an immediate financial inability to meet the continuing obligations of local government through a showing of obligations and expenditures necessitated by an actual or potenti…
R.361—2.6 Forms and documents
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2.6(1) SDA forms. a. Form SDA-1 “Certified True Copy of Resolution of Governing Body.” b. Form SDA-2 “Certificate by Authorized Requesting Official to Accompany Application for State Disaster Aid.” c. Form SDA-3 “Application for Financial State Disaster Aid.” d. Form SDA-3A “Reso…
R.371—1.1 Functions. The directors and members of the Iowa state fair board shall be responsible for
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establishing the policies governing the annual state fair, the premium lists, the control of the state fairgrounds including its buildings and equipment, the concessions operated at the state fair, and all other aspects related to the state fair and the state fairgrounds.
R.371—1.2 Organization and operations
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1.2(1) Location. The board’s office is located on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th and Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa; telephone (515)262-3111; mailing address: Iowa State Fair Board, P.O. Box 57130, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0198; office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday t…
R.371—1.3 Rules
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1.3(1) Explanation of rules. The administrative rules of the Iowa state fair board are those of general applicability to the public and do not contain specific rules governing competitions, competitors, exhibitors, entertainers or others involved in the programming of the Iowa st…
R.371—1.4 Admissions. All admissions to the annual fair and designated shows shall be determined by
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the fair board and advertised or posted, and anyone entering the fair or the shows being charged for must pay the admission fee or present the proper credentials obtained from the secretary’s office. 1.4(1) Return admissions. a. Persons wishing to leave the fair and return the sa…
R.371—1.5 Returned checks. In accordance with fair board policy, a fee of $20 will be charged to
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anyone whose issued document is not honored by the issuing institution, and the issuer could be liable for up to three times the amount of the document with a maximum charge of $500 in accordance with Iowa Code section 554.3513. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—1.6 Records. The Iowa state fair board will retain its records in accordance with the standards
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of the records management manual of the Iowa state records commission.
R.371—1.7 Liability insurance. All concessionaires, commercial exhibitors and competitive events
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exhibitors shall carry liability insurance and shall name the state of Iowa, Iowa state fair authority, their officers, employees and agents as additional insured and shall furnish a certificate of such insurance to the authority. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—1.8 Hiring. A person who has served as a member of the Iowa state fair board shall not, within
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a period of two years after termination of membership on the board, accept employment with the Iowa state fair. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 173.14 and 173.15. [Filed 6/19/81, Notice 4/15/81—published 7/8/81,…
R.371—2.1 Purpose. The purpose of these rules is to provide for the regulation and control of traffic,
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parking and safety on the Iowa state fairgrounds.
R.371—2.2 Definitions. For the purpose of these rules, the following definitions shall apply:
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“Board” as used in rules of the fair board means “Iowa state fair board.” “Fairgrounds” as used in rules of the fair board means “Iowa state fairgrounds.” “Secretary” as used in rules of the fair board means the secretary/manager of the Iowa state fair board or persons employed o…
R.371—2.3 General traffic
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2.3(1) Traffic violations. These rules shall not apply to moving traffic violations on the fairgrounds. Such violations will be charged and prosecuted as violations of Iowa Code chapter 321. 2.3(2) Speed limits. The secretary shall authorize the erection of speed limit signs on t…
R.371—2.4 Parking control
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2.4(1) Authorized parking. The secretary shall authorize that certain areas be set aside and designated as parking facilities for vehicles on the fairgrounds. 2.4(2) Reserved parking. The secretary may reserve any part of established parking facilities for the use of visitors, em…
R.371—2.5 Public safety—weapons. The carrying or possession by any person other than a peace
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officer of any weapon, such as a dirk, dagger, hunting knife, buck knife, switch blade, or any knife with a blade of three inches in length or longer, pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, pellet or BB gun, blackjack, billy club or any other weapon is prohibited on the fairgrounds un…
R.371—2.6 Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverages may be consumed only in areas and during
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hours designated by or as authorized in writing by the board. These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code sections 173.14 and 173.15. [Filed 6/19/81, Notice 4/15/81—published 7/8/81, effective 8/12/81] [Filed 10/8/82, Notice 7/21/82—published 10/27/82, effective 12/1/82] [Fil…
R.371—3.1 Camping facilities available. Camping facilities will be available to the public in the
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campgrounds area of the fairgrounds or as designated. 3.1(1) Camping overnight is permitted only in designated areas. 3.1(2) The campgrounds open the second Saturday preceding opening day of the fair. 3.1(3) The campgrounds are available for interim camping from April through Oct…
R.371—3.2 Registration. Each campsite must be registered individually. Camping fees will be set and
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published annually by the Iowa state fair board. 3.2(1) Campers may arrange their tent, trailer, pickup or car in the campsite to suit their needs; however, all camping equipment and vehicles must be situated on the campsite. 3.2(2) Campers are issued one car sticker when they re…
R.371—3.3 Advance registration. Advance registration is only for season campsites (campers staying
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for the entire fair), and all campers who preregister for campsites must occupy those sites by the opening day of the fair or take the closest available site upon arrival. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12] 1
R.371—3.4 Parking and traffic. The fair board shall employ those persons necessary to direct all
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traffic and parking in the campground. 3.4(1) All parking must be in designated campsite areas or in a designated area. 3.4(2) Drainage water or sewage shall not be disposed of on the surface of the grounds. 3.4(3) Personal vehicles shall not be driven around campground after cur…
R.371—3.5 Violation of rules. Violation of any rules may be grounds for revocation of all campground
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permits and immediate expulsion from the grounds for the remainder of the fair or indefinitely without refunds. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 173.14. [Filed 6/19/81, Notice 4/15/81—published 7/8/81, effective 8…
R.371—4.1 Right to sell privileges. The fair board reserves the right to grant all privileges to sell and
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advertise commodities on the fairgrounds. 4.1(1) Unauthorized sales and advertising. No one may sell or advertise merchandise, food or services or post advertising bills, signs or cards or distribute similar materials or in any way solicit on the Iowa state fairgrounds at any tim…
R.371—4.10 Preparation opening date. Licensees will not be permitted to occupy a plot or space more
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than 13 days before the opening of the fair, but must occupy the space by 12 noon on the day preceding the opening of the fair or be subject to forfeiture of the space at the board’s election. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.11 Building on space. Licensees will be permitted to build on space assigned to them. Any
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part of an exhibit or concession showing to public must be finished. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.12 Approval of board. All buildings, tents or enclosures put up by the licensee must be
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approved by the fair board. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.13 Painting and alterations removed. Painting, alterations or attachment to any structure
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owned by the fair will be prohibited unless authorized in writing by the fair board.
R.371—4.14 Removal of structures. All structures, footings or foundations above or below ground
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level must be removed at the expense of the licensee, unless other arrangements have been made through the Iowa state fair board. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.15 Opening day. All licensees will be in place and ready for public inspection by 9 a.m. on
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the opening day of the fair. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.16 Access. Any representative of the fair board shall have access to concessions or exhibits at
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all times.
R.371—4.17 Dismantling. Exhibits or concessions will be dismantled or removed from the space at the
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time stated in the license agreement. If a commercial exhibitor dismantles any or all of its exhibit prior to the time designated in its license agreement and wishes to exhibit the following year, the fair board shall require that the commercial exhibitor pay an amount which is d…
R.371—4.18 Quitting premises. At the expiration of license agreements, licensees shall surrender
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possession of the premises to the Iowa state fair board without further notice to quit. Premises shall be in good repair as when possession was given, with the exception of unavoidable wear or damage. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.19 Removal of structures. Any structure erected on the fairgrounds must be removed from
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the grounds immediately after the fair unless authorized in writing by Iowa state fair board as per license agreement. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.2 Limited to license agreement privileges. The licensee will conduct the privileges granted
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by the license agreement according to the laws and rules of the state of Iowa, and without infringement upon the rights or privileges of others, and will not handle, advertise or sell any commodity or transact any business whatsoever, except that which has been expressly stipulat…
R.371—4.20 Permanent or semipermanent structures. Any permanent structure or semipermanent
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structure erected on the fairgrounds must have written consent of the fair board and a charge will be made to keep the area neat and clean between fairs.
R.371—4.21 Electric light and power. All wiring must be safe and not create a safety, fire, tripping or
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mobility obstructive hazard. The chief electrician must approve all wiring in accordance with the National Electrical Code. Electrical service charges will be set by the Iowa state fair board and stated in the license agreement. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.22 Use of sound. No band, orchestra, musicians, loudspeaker, amplifier, radio or other sound
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device can be used unless the sound or amplification is confined to the area occupied by the licensee or otherwise approved by the fair board. [ARC 0163C, IAB 6/13/12, effective 7/18/12]
R.371—4.23 Decorating material. All material used in decorating canvas tops and sidewalls must
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comply with the rules of the state building code or fire marshal.