Iowa § 138.19 - 138.19 Penalties.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 138.19 — 138.19 Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.19. 138.19 Penalties.
Any person failing to comply with any provision of this chapter, or with any rule or order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or interfering with, impeding, or obstructing in any manner, the director, department, or any of its employees in the performance of official duties pursuant to this chapter, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. If any person further fails to comply with any provisions of this chapter, or with any rule or order issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the director shall enforce such provision, rule, or order by filing an action for injunction against such person in the district court in the county wherein such violation or violations occur. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §138.19] Wed Dec 10 22:55:56 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 138.19 (17, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 138.19
What does Iowa Code § 138.19 cover?
Section 138.19 ("138.19 Penalties.") 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 § 138.19?
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How does Iowa § 138.19 apply to my situation?
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