Iowa § 74A.1 - 74A.1 Applicability.
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§ 74A.1. 74A.1 Applicability.
1. Except as otherwise provided by law, this chapter establishes the interest rates which are applicable to all bonds, warrants, anticipatory warrants, pledge orders, improvement certificates, and anticipation certificates issued by a governmental body or agency under the laws of this state, and the interest rates which are applicable to assessments levied by a governmental body or agency under the laws of this state against benefited properties for the retirement of public debt. 2. This chapter does not authorize the issuance of a public obligation or the levying of an assessment, and does not create an obligation to pay interest, and does not determine when interest commences or ceases to accrue. 3. This chapter does not impose an interest rate or interest rate limitation where by law the rate of interest payable on an obligation is within the discretion of the governmental body or agency, unless that discretion is expressly made subject to the limitations contained in this chapter. [C81, §74A.1] Wed Dec 10 22:29:03 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 74A.1 (16, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 74A.1
What does Iowa Code § 74A.1 cover?
Section 74A.1 ("74A.1 Applicability.") 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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