Iowa Administrative Code

architects to provide competent, professional services to the public, continuing education will consist of learning experiences that enhance, expand and keep current the skills, knowledge, and abilities of practicing professionals. Professional landscape architects may pursue lea…

1083.3(1) Each professional landscape architect will file with the board a signed report, under penalty of perjury, on forms provided by the board or by online renewal, setting forth the continuing education activities in which the professional landscape architect has participate…

approval of credit for continuing education activity, the licensee will have the right, within 20 days after the date of notification of the denial by mail, to request a hearing by the board. The hearing will be held within 60 days after receipt of the request for the hearing. Th…

may, in individual cases involving physical disability, illness (certified by a medical doctor), hardship, or extenuating circumstances, grant waivers of the continuing education requirements for a period of time not to exceed one year. No waiver or extension of time will be gran…

1083.6(1) A licensee licensed to practice as a professional landscape architect will be deemed to have complied with the continuing education requirements during the continuing education compliance period that the licensee: a. Serves honorably on active duty in the military servi…

the continuing education requirements as set forth in this chapter, failure to file a report of completed continuing education, or failure to submit a written request for waiver or exemption will be grounds for the board to deny renewal of the license. [ARC 9156C, IAB 4/30/25, ef…

chapters 272C and 544B and rules implementing either chapter will be grounds for disciplinary action. 1084.1(1) Definition. The following definition applies as used in Iowa Code chapter 544B and this chapter unless the context otherwise requires. “Official copy” means technical s…

board reasonably believes indicate that a licensee may have committed an act that is cause for disciplinary action. 1084.2(1) Complaints. Any person may file a complaint with the board charging that a licensee may have committed an act that is in violation of applicable law or ru…

investigatory procedure and prior to determining whether probable cause exists that a violation has occurred, the board may appoint a peer review committee to assist the board in reaching its decision by conducting an investigation(s) of the complaint. 1084.3(1) Makeup of the pee…

1084.4(1) Board consideration of report to determine further action. Upon completion of the investigation, the investigator(s) will prepare for the board’s consideration a report containing the position or defense of the licensee so the board may determine what further action is …

may take one or more of the following actions: 1. Dismiss the charges. 2. Revoke the professional landscape architect’s license. 3. Suspend the professional landscape architect’s license as authorized by law. 4. Impose civil penalties, the amount of which will be set at the discr…

“Agency” means the commissioner of public safety or the sheriff of the county in which the aggrieved party resides. “Applicant” means a person who has applied for a permit to carry weapons or acquire firearms. “Contested case” means a proceeding defined by Iowa Code section 17A.2…

judge may enter a default order against the party or may proceed with the hearing and make a decision in the absence of the party. The default order or decision made in the absence of the party shall address the award of attorney fees pursuant to rule 481—11.11(10A). [ARC 9299B, …

11.11(1) Attorney fees. In a decision rescinding or sustaining the agency’s denial, suspension, or revocation of the permit or otherwise granting a request to withdraw or dismiss the appeal, the administrative law judge shall determine whether a party is entitled to an award of a…

carry weapons or acquire firearms or to suspend or revoke a permit to carry weapons or acquire firearms means a reasonable ground exists for supposing that the basis for the denial, suspension or revocation is well-founded. [ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11; ARC 9400B, I…

serious or substantial doubt about the correctness of the conclusion drawn from the evidence. [ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11; ARC 9400B, IAB 3/9/11, effective 4/13/11]

17A.16(2). This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 724.21A and 17A.16. [ARC 1993C, IAB 5/27/15, effective 7/1/15; ARC 3217C, IAB 7/19/17, effective 8/23/17; ARC 6861C, IAB 2/8/23, effective 3/15/23] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 724.21A. [F…

application for a permit to carry weapons or acquire firearms or to suspend or revoke a permit to carry weapons or acquire firearms. 11.2(1) Written appeal. The appeal shall be in writing or filed electronically pursuant to 481—Chapter 16 and should state the reasons for rebuttin…

11.3(1) In addition to the information set forth in Iowa Code section 17A.12(2), the notice of hearing shall contain the following information: a. Identification of the parties; b. Reference to the procedural rules governing the contested case proceeding; c. Identification of the…

11.4(1) Upon receipt of a copy of the notice of hearing, the agency shall file with the division: a. A copy of all documents used by the agency in reaching the decision; and b. A form identifying the name, address, and telephone number of the agency’s contact person or attorney r…

established in Iowa Code chapter 17A for contested case hearings. The hearing shall be held by telephone conference call, unless a party to the proceeding requests an in-person hearing from the administrative law judge no later than five days before the hearing. All in-person hea…

accordance with rule 481—10.12(17A). This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 724.21A. [ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11; ARC 9400B, IAB 3/9/11, effective 4/13/11; ARC 1993C, IAB 5/27/15, effective 7/1/15; ARC 6861C, IAB 2/8/23, effective 3/15/23]

a witness list or any exhibit as set forth in the notice of hearing, the party may be precluded from calling the witness at hearing or introducing the exhibit(s) into the record at hearing. [ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11; ARC 9400B, IAB 3/9/11, effective 4/13/11; ARC …

[ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11; ARC 9400B, IAB 3/9/11, effective 4/13/11; ARC 6861C, IAB 2/8/23, effective 3/15/23]

made with the division prior to the hearing. Either request must be in writing or secured on the record. 11.9(1) Withdrawals. An applicant or permittee who requested a contested case proceeding may request a withdrawal of the appeal. Upon receipt of a request for withdrawal of th…

impartiality of the administrative judiciary and shall avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety. 15.1(1) Compliance with the law. A presiding officer shall comply with the law, including the Iowa Code of Administrative Judicial Conduct, hereafter referred to as “this C…

competently, and diligently. 15.2(1) Giving precedence to administrative judicial duties. The administrative judicial duties, as prescribed by law, shall take precedence over all of a presiding officer’s personal and extrajudicial activities. 15.2(2) Impartiality and fairness. A …

personal and extrajudicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with administrative judicial obligations. 15.3(1) Extrajudicial activities in general. An administrative law judge may engage in extrajudicial activities, except as prohibited by law or this Code. However, whe…

that is inconsistent with the independence, integrity, or impartiality of the administrative judiciary. 15.4(1) Political and campaign activities of administrative law judges. a. Except as permitted by law, an administrative law judge shall not: (1) Act as a leader in, or hold an…

15.5(1) Scope. a. This Code consists of four canons, each of which is codified as the introductory paragraph of an administrative rule, and numbered rules under each canon, which are codified as subrules. Subrule 15.5(3) establishes when the various rules apply to a presiding off…

the extent the rules in this chapter are inconsistent with any other administrative rule of the division, the rules in this chapter will govern. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.802, these rules prevail over any other law, including Iowa Code chapter 17A, or agency rule that spe…

16.10(1) Case initiation. A case may be initiated by an agency or governmental entity via AEDMS by the electronic filing of a transmittal form pursuant to rule 481—10.5(10A). 16.10(2) Filings by registered user. To the extent another party to the case is not a registered user, th…

“AEDMS” means the administrative electronic document management system, the division’s electronic filing and case management system. “Agency record” means, for all cases, the electronic files maintained in AEDMS, filings the division maintains in paper form, and exhibits and othe…

16.3(1) Registration. a. Registration. Every individual filing documents or viewing or downloading filed documents in the AEDMS must register as a registered user of AEDMS. b. Changes in registered user’s contact information. If a registered user’s email address, mailing address,…

16.4(1) Electronic filing not mandatory. Registration and filing through AEDMS, although encouraged, is not mandatory, and the division will still accept the traditional filing of paper or other electronic documents as set forth in 481—paragraph 10.12(3)“a.” 16.4(2) What constitu…

16.5(1) Conversion of paper or other electronic documents filed. When a party files a document other than through AEDMS, the division will convert the filed documents to an electronic format viewable to registered users of AEDMS. The original of converted documents need not be re…

16.6(1) Date of filing. An electronic filing may be made any day of the week, including holidays and weekends, and any time of the day AEDMS is available. 16.6(2) Time of filing. A document is timely filed if it is filed before midnight on the date the filing is due. 16.6(3) Reje…

16.7(1) Registered user. A username and password accompanied by a digitized, electronic, or nonelectronic signature serves as the registered user’s signature on all electronically filed documents. 16.7(2) Format. Any AEDMS filing requiring a signature must be signed with either a…

16.8(1) Confidential system. AEDMS is a closed system, and filed documents are only accessible to a registered user who is attached to the case and division staff. Filed documents are not publicly accessible. There are two internal levels of enhanced filing confidentiality. a. A …

16.9(1) Format. All documents must be converted to a PDF before they are filed in AEDMS. Documents submitted must be properly scanned, which includes having the pages in the correct order and orientation and having the scanned content of the document be legible. 16.9(2) Separatin…

department or specific division, board, or commission within the department where the petition is directed, as applicable”. In lieu of the words “(AGENCY NAME)”, insert the department or specific division, board, or commission within the department where the petition is directed.…

department or applicable division, board, or commission as provided on the department’s website. [ARC 7806C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24] These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 17A.7. [Filed emergency 7/1/86—published 7/16/86, effective 7/1/86] [Filed 2/6/87, …

protect the public through the examination, licensing, and regulation of real estate brokers, salespersons, and firms pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 543B, Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons; to administer Iowa Code chapter 543C, Sales of Subdivided Land Outside of Iowa; and to a…

the commission should be addressed or directed to the commission office. [ARC 7763C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/10/26]

by the commission in the offices of the commission or at a place designated by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or executive officer of the commission, who sets the time and place of the meeting. [ARC 7763C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editori…

2026 Iowa Acts, Senate File 2463, section 4, effective July 1, 2026.

investigatory subpoenas may be found in 481—Chapter 2018 and in the model rules governing professional licensing division programs at 481—Chapters 500 through 507. [ARC 7763C, IAB 4/17/24, effective 5/22/24; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/10/26]