Iowa § 7.3 - 7.3 Counsel.

Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 7.3 — 7.3 Counsel., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7.3. 7.3 Counsel.

Whenever the governor is satisfied that an action or proceeding has been commenced which may affect the rights or interests of the state, the governor may employ counsel to protect such rights or interests; and when any civil action or proceeding has been or is about to be commenced by the proper officer in behalf of the state, the governor may employ additional counsel to assist in the cause. [C51, §40; R60, §44; C73, §59; C97, §63; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §80; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §7.3] Employment by executive council, §13.7 Thu Dec 11 18:19:41 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 7.3 (16, 0)

Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 7.3

What does Iowa Code § 7.3 cover?

Section 7.3 ("7.3 Counsel.") 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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