314.17  Mowing on interstates and primary highways.

On or after January 1, 2003, the department shall not mow roadside vegetation on the rights-of-way or medians on any primary or interstate highway. Mowing shall be permitted as follows:

1.  On rights-of-way which include drainage ditch areas.

2.  On rights-of-way within three miles of the corporate limits of a city.

3.  To promote native species of vegetation or other long-lived and adaptable vegetation.

4.  For establishing control of damaging insect populations, noxious weeds, and invader plant species.

5.  For visibility and safety reasons.

Section History: Recent form

  98 Acts, ch 1212, §7


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