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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The chief officer of the division of state fire marshal in the department of public safety shall be known as the state fire marshal. The fire marshal's duties shall be as follows:
1. To enforce all laws of the state relating to the suppression of arson, and to apprehend those persons suspected of arson;
2. To investigate into the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires;
3. [Deleted by Acts 2023 (90 G.A.) ch. 19, S.F. 514, § 1486, eff. July 1, 2023.]
4. [Deleted by Acts 2023 (90 G.A.) ch. 19, S.F. 514, § 1486, eff. July 1, 2023.]
5. [Deleted by Acts 2023 (90 G.A.) ch. 19, S.F. 514, § 1486, eff. July 1, 2023.]
6. [Deleted by Acts 2023 (90 G.A.) ch. 19, S.F. 514, § 1486, eff. July 1, 2023.]
7. [Deleted by Acts 2023 (90 G.A.) ch. 19, S.F. 514, § 1486, eff. July 1, 2023.]
8. To recommend to the director of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, that the director order the suspension of the use of consumer fireworks, display fireworks, or novelties, as described in section 727.2, if the fire marshal determines that the use of such devices would constitute a threat to public safety.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title III. Public Services and Regulation [Chs. 80-122C] § 100.1. Fire marshal - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-iii-public-services-and-regulation-chs-80-122c/ia-code-sect-100-1/
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