2009 Iowa Code
Title 13 - Commerce
Subtitle 1 - Insurance and Related Regulation
CHAPTER 523I - IOWA CEMETERY ACT
523I.812 - SUIT BY COMMISSIONER.

        523I.812  SUIT BY COMMISSIONER.
         1.  If the person or persons in control of a cemetery do not care
      for and maintain the cemetery, the district court of the county in
      which the cemetery is located may do the following:
         a.  By injunction compel the cemetery to expend the net income
      of the care fund as required by this chapter.
         b.  Appoint a receiver to take charge of the care fund and
      expend the net income of the care fund as required by this chapter.
         c.  Grant relief on a petition for relief filed pursuant to
      this section by the commissioner.
         2.  Inadequate care and maintenance of a cemetery includes but is
      not limited to the following:
         a.  Failure to adequately mow grass.
         b.  Failure to adequately edge and trim bushes, trees, and
      memorials.
         c.  Failure to keep walkways and sidewalks free of
      obstructions.
         d.  Failure to adequately maintain the cemetery's equipment
      and fixtures.
         This subsection is not intended to prevent the establishment of a
      cemetery as a nature park or preserve.  

         2005 Acts, ch 128, §67