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Learn How Rules Work

Administrative rules are statements of general applicability that implement or interpret law or prescribe policy or that describe the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of any agency.
Rule-Making in Brief
Rule-Making Process Flowchart
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Introduction to the Iowa Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA)
Elements of Rule-Making Process
Definition of Administrative Agency
Definition of Administrative Rules
The Notice of Intended Action
Adoption and Publication of Rules
Emergency Rule-Making
Oversight of the Rule-Making Process
Petition for Rule-Making
Waiver of Administrative Rules
Rule-Making Guide

Iowa Administrative Procedure Act (Iowa Code chapter 17A)

IOWA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

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