Iowa § 6A.1 - 6A.1 Exercise of power by state.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 6A.1 — 6A.1 Exercise of power by state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6A.1. 6A.1 Exercise of power by state.
Proceedings may be instituted and maintained by the state of Iowa, or for the use and benefit thereof, for the condemnation of such private property as may be necessary for any public improvement which the general assembly has authorized to be undertaken by the state, and for which an available appropriation has been made. The executive council shall institute and maintain such proceedings in case authority to so do be not otherwise delegated. [C73, §1271; C97, §2024; S13, §2024-d; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §7803; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §471.1] C93, §6A.1 Condemnation for state parks and connecting highways, §461A.7, 461A.8 Thu Dec 11 18:18:37 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 6A.1 (19, 1)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 6A.1
What does Iowa Code § 6A.1 cover?
Section 6A.1 ("6A.1 Exercise of power by state.") 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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