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 the need 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 specifies that boards under DIAL's purview may establish or revise fees with department approval. Furthermore, the bill expands DIAL's investigative responsibilities to include compliance with state or federal law when an executive branch entity has an agreement with DIAL.

The bill also enhances the confidentiality of private information related to individuals licensed or seeking licensure through DIAL, stipulating that such information can only be released under specific legal circumstances. It eliminates the previously established fee for fire and accident inspections and transfers the responsibility of adopting rules for parking spaces designated for persons with disabilities from the Department of Public Safety to DIAL. Overall, the bill aims to streamline processes and enhance the operational authority of DIAL while ensuring the confidentiality of personal information.

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