Iowa § 318.8 - 318.8 Permit required.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 318.8 — 318.8 Permit required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 318.8. 318.8 Permit required.
A person shall not excavate, fill, or make a physical change within a highway right-of-way without obtaining a permit from the applicable highway authority. At the request of a permittee, a modification may be granted in the discretion of the highway authority. Work performed under the permit shall be performed in conformity with the specifications prescribed by the highway authority. If the work does not conform to permit specifications, the person shall be notified to make the conforming changes. If after twenty days the changes have not been made, the highway authority may make the necessary changes and immediately send a statement of the cost to the responsible person. If within thirty days after sending the statement the cost is not paid, the highway authority may institute legal proceedings to collect the cost of correction. A violation of the permit specifications shall be considered a violation of section 318.3. A public utility subject to section 306A.3 is exempt from this section. 2006 Acts, ch 1097, §8 Referred to in §318.3 Thu Dec 11 19:37:54 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 318.8 (16, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 318.8
What does Iowa Code § 318.8 cover?
Section 318.8 ("318.8 Permit required.") 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 § 318.8?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 318.8" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
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How does Iowa § 318.8 apply to my situation?
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