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Iowa Code § 252.1 “Poor person” defined.
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The words “poor” and “poor person” as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean those who have no property, exempt or otherwise, and are unable, because of physical or mental disabilities, to earn a living by labor; but this section shall not be construed to forbid aid to n…
Iowa Code § 252.13 Recovery by county.
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Any county having expended money for the assistance or support of a poor person under this chapter , may recover the money as follows: 1. If the poor person is living, from the person if the person becomes able, by action brought within two years after the person becomes able. 2.…
Iowa Code § 252.14 Homestead — when liable.
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When expenditures have been made for and on behalf of a poor person and the person’s family, as contemplated by section 252.13 , the homestead of such poor person is liable for such expenditures when such poor person dies without leaving a surviving spouse, or child, as defined i…
Iowa Code § 252.24 County of residence liable — exception.
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1. The county of residence, as defined in section 331.190 , shall be liable to the county granting assistance for all reasonable charges and expenses incurred in the assistance and care of a poor person. 2. When assistance is furnished by any governmental agency of the county, to…