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Iowa Code § 465C.1 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter : 1. “Area” means an area of land or water or both land and water. 2. “Commission” means the natural resource commission. 3. “Dedication” means the allocation of an area as a preserve by a public agency or by a private owner by written stipulation in a for…
Iowa Code § 465C.10 When dedicated as a preserve.
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An area shall become a preserve when it has been approved by the department for dedication as a preserve, whether in public or private ownership, formally dedicated as a preserve within the system by a public agency or private owner and designated by the governor as a preserve. […
Iowa Code § 465C.11 Area held in trust.
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1. An area designated as a preserve within the system is hereby declared put to its highest, best, and most important use for public benefit. It shall be held in trust and shall not be alienated except to another public use upon a finding by the department of imperative and unavo…
Iowa Code § 465C.12 Agencies urged to dedicate preserves.
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All departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the state, including counties, municipalities, public corporations, boards, commissions, and universities shall be urged to dedicate as nature preserves within the system under the procedures outlined in this chapter , suitable …