Title XI, NATURAL RESOURCES (Ch. 455 - 485)

If the donation be other than real estate and a particular specification for its use be made by the donor, no part of such donation shall be used or expended for any other purpose. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 1806; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.13 ] C93, §461A…

If the lands transferred to the state as a gift, or if lands purchased in whole or in part by the state from moneys given for that purpose, shall be abandoned or sold and not used for state park purposes, the donor shall reclaim the land or funds donated by filing the donor’s req…

The commission may permit the improvement of parks, when established, or the improvement of bodies of water, upon the border of which such parks may be established, by the expenditure of private funds, such improvement to be done, however, under the direction of the commission, b…

The commission may call upon the Iowa state university of science and technology for the services of at least one competent landscape architect, engineer, or gardener, who shall, under the direction of the commission, proceed to work with the commission in the improvement of the …

All necessary expenses incurred by such landscape architect, engineer, or gardener, under the provisions of section 461A.16 , shall be paid in the same manner as are other expenditures by the commission, but no compensation shall be paid for such services. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §…

Jurisdiction over all meandered streams and lakes of this state and of state lands bordering thereon, not now used by some other state body for state purposes, is conferred upon the commission. The exercise of this jurisdiction is subject to the approval of the department in matt…

The commission shall at once proceed to establish the boundary lines between the state-owned property under its jurisdiction and privately owned property when said commission deems it feasible and necessary, and shall where deemed advisable mark the same so that the boundaries of…

The commission shall investigate places in Iowa rich in natural history, forest reserves, archaeological specimens, and geological deposits; and the means of promoting forestry and maintaining and preserving animal and bird life and the conservation of the natural resources of th…

The commission may call upon the state department of transportation for the services of at least one competent engineer, who shall, under the direction of the commission, proceed to work in conjunction with the commission in carrying out the true spirit and purpose of this chapte…

The commission may call upon the county engineer of any county to advise relative to the true boundary between the state-owned property and private property in the county, and to furnish plats and surveys showing such true boundary lines, and when directed by the commission, shal…

All surveys and plats shall be filed with the secretary of the executive council, and shall become public records of this state. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 1816; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.22 ] 86 Acts, ch 1245, §1863 C93, §461A.22

The compensation and expenses of the highway engineer shall be paid as a part of the maintenance of the state department of transportation, and of the county engineer by the county, as the case may be. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 1817; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81,…

Whenever a controversy shall arise as to the true boundary line between state-owned property and private property, the commission may adjust the boundary line or take such other action in the premises as in its judgment may seem right. When the disputed boundary line is fixed, it…

1. The commission may recommend that the executive council lease property under the commission’s jurisdiction. All leases shall reserve to the public of the state the right to enter upon the property leased for any lawful purpose. The council may, if it approves the recommendatio…

The commission in carrying out its duties may appoint the director and such other supervisory personnel of the department as necessary to act as special police to carry out the law enforcement program of the department. The officers are vested with the powers and charged with the…

The commission may enter into an agreement or arrangement with the board of supervisors of a county or the council of a city whereby the county or city shall undertake the care and maintenance of any lands under the jurisdiction of the commission. Counties and cities may maintain…

Any one or more cities may through action of its city council expend money to aid in the purchase of land within the county for state parks which, when purchased, shall be the property of the state of Iowa, to be cared for as state parks. [C27, 31, 35, §1822-a1; C39, § 1822.1; C4…

The amount to be paid by such city or cities shall in no event exceed one-half of the total purchase price of the land involved in any single purchase, and in no event shall the total amount paid by such city or cities in any single purchase exceed the sum of fifty thousand dolla…

1. It shall be the duty of the commission to establish, maintain, improve, and beautify public parks and preserves upon the shores of lakes, streams, or other waters, or at other places within the state which have become historical or which are of scientific interest, or which by…

Any such city or cities aiding in the purchase of land for state parks, as provided for in sections 461A.28 and 461A.29 , may pay for the same out of the general fund, or may issue bonds for the payment of the same and levy a tax for the payment of such bonds and the interest the…

Islands in any of the meandered streams and lakes of this state or in any of the waters bordering upon this state shall not be sold, except with the majority vote of the executive council upon the majority recommendation of the commission. In the event that any of such islands ar…

If the estimated quantity of timber grown in a state park or a preserve to be sold by the department in a sixty-day period is ten thousand board feet or more or if the estimated value of the timber grown in a state park or a preserve to be sold by the department during the same p…

1. The commission may sell or exchange such parts of public lands or structures under the jurisdiction of the commission as in its judgment may be undesirable for conservation purposes, excepting state-owned meandered lands already surveyed and platted at state expense as a conse…

Conveyances shall be in the name of the state, signed by the governor and secretary of state, with the great seal of the state attached. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 1825; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.33 ] C93, §461A.33

Municipalities, or individuals, or corporations organized only for the purpose of establishing a park, acting separately or in conjunction with each other, may establish parks outside the limits of cities. If a park is established without the support of the public state parks fun…

1. Except upon the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions as set forth by the commission, it is unlawful for any person to use, enjoy the privileges of, destroy, injure, or deface plant life, trees, buildings, or other natural or material property; to construct or opera…

The department shall not impose a fee upon a person for entering into a state park or preserve. 99 Acts, ch 206, §28, 29 Referred to in §350.10 Camping, rental facilities, and special privileges fees permitted, see §455A.14

The maximum speed limit of all vehicles on state park and preserve drives, roads, and highways shall be thirty-five miles per hour. All driving shall be confined to designated roadways. Whenever the commission determines that a thirty-five mile-per-hour speed limit is greater tha…

Excessively loaded vehicles shall not operate over state park or preserve drives, roads or highways. The determination as to whether the load is excessive will be made by the director or the director’s representative and will depend upon the load and the road conditions. [C39, § …

All vehicles shall be parked in designated parking areas, and no vehicle shall be left unattended on any state park or preserve drive, road or highway, except in the case of an emergency. [C39, § 1828.04; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.38 ] C93, §461A.38 Re…

No horse or other animal shall be hitched or tied to any tree or shrub, or in such a manner as to result in injury to state property. [C39, § 1828.05; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.39 ] C93, §461A.39 Referred to in §350.10 , 461A.57 , 805.8B(6)(a) For appl…

1. Honey creek resort state park is established to provide important recreational and economic benefits to the state. 2. Competitive bid laws, including hearings in connection with contracts, shall not apply to either the department’s or its agents’ contracts involving or benefit…

1. a. A person shall not construct a structure including but not limited to a pier, wharf, sluice, piling, wall, fence, obstruction, erection, or building upon or over any state-owned or state-managed land or water under the jurisdiction of the commission without first obtaining …

No fires shall be built, except in a place provided therefor, and such fire shall be extinguished when site is vacated unless it is immediately used by some other party. [C39, § 1828.06; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.40 ] C93, §461A.40 Referred to in §350.…

1. No person shall, in any manner, remove, destroy, injure, or deface any tree, shrub, plant, or flower, or the fruit thereof, or disturb or injure any structure or natural attraction, except that upon written permission of the commission certain specimens may be removed for scie…

1. The use of firearms, explosives, and weapons of all kinds by a person is prohibited in all state parks and preserves except under the following conditions: a. A firearm or other weapon authorized for hunting may be used in preserves or parts of preserves designated by the depa…

No person shall place any waste, refuse, litter or foreign substance in any area or receptacle except those provided for that purpose. [C39, § 1828.09; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.43 ] C93, §461A.43 Referred to in §350.10 , 461A.57 , 602.8108 , 805.8B(6)…

No person shall enter upon portions of any state park or preserve in disregard of official signs forbidding entrance upon park or preserve property, except by permission of the director or the director’s representative. [C39, § 1828.10; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79…

No privately owned animal shall be allowed to run at large in any state park or preserve or upon lands or in waters owned by or under the jurisdiction of the commission except by permission of the commission. Every such animal shall be deemed as running at large unless the owner …

Except by arrangement or permission granted by the director or the director’s authorized representative, all persons shall vacate state parks and preserves before 10:30 p.m. Areas may be closed at an earlier or later hour, of which notice shall be given by proper signs or instruc…

No person shall camp in any portion of a state park or preserve except in portions prescribed or designated by the commission. [C39, § 1828.14; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.48 ] C93, §461A.48 Referred to in §350.10 , 461A.57 , 805.8B(6)(d) For applicable …

No camping unit shall be permitted to camp for a period longer than that designated by the commission for the specific state park or preserve, and in no event longer than for a period of two weeks. [C39, § 1828.15; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.49 ] C93, §…

Any person who camps in any state park or preserve shall register the person’s name and address with the park custodian and advise the custodian when the camp is vacated. [C39, § 1828.16; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.50 ] C93, §461A.50 Referred to in §350…

Custodians are given authority to refuse camping privileges and to rescind any and all camping permits for cause. [C39, § 1828.17; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §111.51 ] C93, §461A.51 Referred to in §350.10 , 461A.57

No person shall remove any ice, sand, gravel, stone, wood, or other natural material from any lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the commission without first entering into an agreement with the commission. [C39, § 1828.18; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §…

1. The commission may enter into agreements for the removal of ice, sand, gravel, stone, wood, or other natural material from lands or waters under the jurisdiction of the commission if, after investigation, it is determined that such removal will not be detrimental to the state’…