2011 Iowa Code
TITLE XVI CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
SUBTITLE 1 CRIME CONTROL AND CRIMINAL ACTS
CHAPTER 729A VIOLATION OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS — HATE CRIMES
729A.5 Civil remedies.
729A.5 Civil remedies.
A victim who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a result of a violation of this chapter due to the commission of a hate crime is entitled to and may bring an action for injunctive relief, general and special damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs.
An action brought pursuant to this section must be brought within two years after the date of the violation of this chapter.
In an action brought pursuant to this section, the burden of proof shall be the same as in other civil actions for similar relief.
This section does not apply to complaints or discriminatory or unfair practices under chapter 216.
92 Acts, ch 1157, §12
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