Iowa § 358.15 - 358.15 Personal interest in contracts.
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§ 358.15. 358.15 Personal interest in contracts.
A trustee of such district shall not be directly or indirectly interested in any contract, work, or business of the district, or in the sale of any article the expense, price, or consideration of which is paid by such district; nor in the purchase of any real estate or other property belonging to the district, or which is to be sold for taxes or assessments or by virtue of legal process at the suit of the district. However, this section shall not be construed as prohibiting the selection of any person as trustee because of the person’s ownership of real estate in the district or because the person is a taxpayer in the district. [C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §358.15] 2019 Acts, ch 59, §111 Fri Dec 12 20:08:03 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 358.15 (23, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 358.15
What does Iowa Code § 358.15 cover?
Section 358.15 ("358.15 Personal interest in contracts.") 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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