Iowa § 142D.8 - 142D.8 Enforcement.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 142D.8 — 142D.8 Enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 142D.8. 142D.8 Enforcement.
1. This chapter shall be enforced by the department or the department’s designee. The department shall adopt rules to administer this chapter, including rules regarding enforcement. The department shall provide information regarding the provisions of this chapter and related compliance issues to employers, owners, operators, managers, and other persons having custody or control of a public place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5, or outdoor area where smoking is prohibited, and the general public via the department’s internet site. The internet site shall include sample signage and the telephone number for reporting complaints. Judicial magistrates shall hear and determine violations of this chapter. 2. If a public place is subject to any state or political subdivision inspection process or is under contract with the state or a political subdivision, the person performing the inspection shall assess compliance with the requirements of this chapter and shall report any violations to the department or the department’s designee. 3. An owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of a public place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5, or outdoor area regulated under this chapter shall inform persons violating this chapter of the provisions of this chapter. 4. An employee or private citizen may bring a legal action to enforce this chapter. Any person may register a complaint under this chapter by filing a complaint with the department or the department’s designee. 5. In addition to the remedies provided in this section, the department or the department’s designee or any other person aggrieved by the failure of the owner, operator, manager, or other person having custody or control of a public place, place of employment, area declared a nonsmoking place pursuant to section 142D.5, or outdoor area regulated by this chapter to comply with this chapter may seek injunctive relief to enforce this chapter. 2008 Acts, ch 1084, §8; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §244 Wed Dec 10 22:56:51 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 142D.8 (18, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 142D.8
What does Iowa Code § 142D.8 cover?
Section 142D.8 ("142D.8 Enforcement.") 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 § 142D.8?
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Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 142D.8 apply to my situation?
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