Below are listed some of the consumer protection laws enforced by the office of the Attorney General of Iowa. Each listing includes a link to the Code of Iowa. The link will take you to a page which permits you to choose which year's version of the Code you would like to use. We suggest that you always use the most recent version of the Code as it will have the most up to date version of laws. Once you have selected the version of the Code you wish to search, simply type in the box for "Section" the specific section listed below relating to the law you would like to see and click-on the box labelled "Get Section." For example, for the Consumer Fraud Act, link to the Code, click on the most recent year listed, type in "714.16" in the "Section" box and then click-on "Get Section." This will take you to the most recent version of the Consumer Fraud Act. If you need help using these links, please feel free to E-mail to iacode@staff.legis.state.ia.us or call (515) 281-3566, and ask for help using this service.

Cemetery Merchandise Code of Iowa (Chapter 523E) Applies to pre-need sales of cemetery merchandise, such as grave markers. Enforced by the Securities Bureau of the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce, telephone number 515-281-4441.

Cemetery Regulation Code of Iowa (Chapter 566A) Applies to the sale of interment spaces by privately owned cemeteries. Enforced by the Securities Bureau of the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce, telephone number 515-281-4441.

Funeral Services and Merchandise Code of Iowa (Chapter 523A) Applies to the sale of funeral services and merchandise on a pre-need basis. Enforced by the Securities Bureau of the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce, telephone number 515-281-4441.

Motor Vehicle Service Contracts Code of Iowa (Chapter 321I) Motor vehicle service contracts cover reimbursement for car repairs and are not included in the lease or purchase price of the new or used car. A motor vehicle service contract is not a warranty -- it covers certain repairs. This law applies only to third party service contracts, not to those sponsored by motor vehicle manufacturers. Enforced by the Securities Bureau of the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce, telephone number 515-281-4441.

Odometer Laws (State & Federal) Code of Iowa (Section 321.71) & 49 United States Code Chapter 327, sections 32701-3271149) Applies to false odometer statements or to knowingly tampering with or rolling back the mileage reading on a car. Criminal cases are generally referred to county attorneys for consideration of prosecution. Consumers with individual civil cases are urged to contact private attorneys, given the helpful private civil remedies provided by the federal odometer law. Click here for further information concerning odometer laws.

Trade Names Code of Iowa (Chapter 547) Applies to the requirement that trade names or any assumed name other than one's own surname be filed with the County Recorder in the county in which the business is conducted. Violations are crimes enforced by county attorneys.