2019 Iowa Code
Title XI - NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 455E - GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
Section 455E.10 - Joint duties — local authority.
455E.10 Joint duties — local authority.
1. All state agencies shall consider groundwater protection policies in the administration of their programs. Local agencies shall consider groundwater protection policies in their programs. All agencies shall cooperate with the department in disseminating public information and education materials concerning the use and protection of groundwater, in collecting groundwater management data, and in conducting research on technologies to prevent or remedy contamination of groundwater.
2. Political subdivisions are authorized and encouraged to implement groundwater protection policies within their respective jurisdictions, provided that implementation is at least as stringent but consistent with the rules of the department.
87 Acts, ch 225, §110
