Iowa § 144C.9 - 144C.9 Interstate effect of declaration.
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§ 144C.9. 144C.9 Interstate effect of declaration.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in a declaration: 1. It is presumed that the declarant intended to have a declaration executed pursuant to this chapter have the full force and effect of law in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any other territorial possessions of the United States. 2. A declaration or similar instrument executed in another state that complies with the requirements of this chapter may be relied upon, in good faith, by the designee, an alternate designee, and a third party in this state so long as the declaration is not invalid, illegal, or unconstitutional in this state. 2008 Acts, ch 1051, §14, 22 Wed Dec 10 22:57:53 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 144C.9 (19, 0)
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Section 144C.9 ("144C.9 Interstate effect of declaration.") 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.
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