Iowa § 237.7 - 237.7 Reports and inspections.
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§ 237.7. 237.7 Reports and inspections.
The department may require submission of reports by a licensee, and shall cause at least one annual unannounced inspection of each facility to assess the quality of the living situation and to determine compliance with applicable requirements and standards. The inspections shall be conducted by the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. The director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing may examine records of a licensee, including but not limited to corporate records and board minutes, and may inquire into matters concerning a licensee and its employees relating to requirements and standards for child foster care under this chapter. [C27, 31, 35, §3661-a55; C39, §3661.069; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, §237.14; C81, §237.7] 90 Acts, ch 1204, §53; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §731, 1950 Thu Dec 11 19:12:16 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 237.7 (23, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 237.7
What does Iowa Code § 237.7 cover?
Section 237.7 ("237.7 Reports and inspections.") 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 § 237.7?
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Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 237.7 apply to my situation?
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