Iowa § 100.5 - 100.5 Reports — when public records.
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§ 100.5. 100.5 Reports — when public records.
1. Reports required by section 100.3 shall be kept on file for public inspection in the fire marshal’s office. In those circumstances where disclosure of particular facts in the reports would plainly and seriously jeopardize an investigation of criminal activity, the portions of the reports pertaining to the facts are classified as peace officers’ investigative reports and subject to section 22.7. 2. Reports and records on investigations made by the state fire marshal’s office are the same as peace officers’ investigative reports and subject to section 22.7. [S13, §2468-f; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §1627; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §100.5; 81 Acts, ch 47, §1] 84 Acts, ch 1095, §4; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104 Arson investigation disclosures; see chapter 100A Wed Dec 10 22:38:33 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 100.5 (22, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 100.5
What does Iowa Code § 100.5 cover?
Section 100.5 ("100.5 Reports — when public records.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 100.5?
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Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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