Iowa § 327F.31 - 327F.31 Political subdivision ordinances.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 327F.31 — 327F.31 Political subdivision ordinances., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 327F.31. 327F.31 Political subdivision ordinances.
An ordinance or resolution adopted by a political subdivision of this state which relates to the speed of a train in an area within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision is subject to approval by the state department of transportation. Any speed ordinance or resolution adopted by a political subdivision of the state prior to July 1, 1988, which has not been approved by the department shall be referred to the department by the political subdivision and shall be in full force and effect upon approval of the ordinance or resolution by the department. This section does not abrogate, modify, or alter any historical or contractual agreement between a political subdivision of the state and a railroad corporation in existence on July 1, 1975. 88 Acts, ch 1079, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 59, §101 Fri Dec 12 19:52:09 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 327F.31 (19, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 327F.31
What does Iowa Code § 327F.31 cover?
Section 327F.31 ("327F.31 Political subdivision ordinances.") 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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