This bill amends various provisions related to the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) in Iowa. It allows DIAL and its associated boards to adopt standards by reference to publications that are readily accessible online at no cost, without needing to post the publication on their own websites. Additionally, the bill grants DIAL the authority to administratively close complaints that do not allege violations of relevant laws or rules, and it clarifies the department's role in establishing and revising fees for services provided by its boards.

Furthermore, the bill expands DIAL's investigative powers, allowing it to conduct investigations related to compliance with state or federal law when an executive branch entity has a written agreement with DIAL. It also grants DIAL investigators peace officer status while conducting these investigations. The bill emphasizes the confidentiality of private information related to individuals licensed by DIAL, requiring that such information be kept confidential unless released by authorized parties. Lastly, it removes the fee structure for fire and accident inspections and shifts the responsibility for adopting rules regarding parking spaces for persons with disabilities from the Department of Public Safety to DIAL.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 17A.6, 10A.402, 10A.403, 321L.5, 321L.8