Iowa § 388.8 - 388.8 Easement continuance.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 388.8 — 388.8 Easement continuance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 388.8. 388.8 Easement continuance.
If a city exercised a right to an easement on property before January 1, 1950, for the establishment of water, sewer, or gas or power lines, the city has acquired the right to exercise a continuing easement on that property to the extent necessary for repair and maintenance of those lines. [81 Acts, ch 129, §1] Fri Dec 12 20:12:40 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 388.8 (18, 0)
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What does Iowa Code § 388.8 cover?
Section 388.8 ("388.8 Easement continuance.") 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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