Iowa Code Title VIII. Transportation [Chs. 306-330B] § 323.11. Hearing

1. Upon receiving an application, the department shall order a hearing. The hearing shall be held within thirty days of receipt of the application and in accordance with the Iowa administrative procedure Act, chapter 17A. The department shall notify the franchiser or distributor of the time and place of the hearing. The department may also give notice of the application to any other party the department deems an interested person. The notice shall be in the form and substance and given in the manner determined by the department.

2. Any person who can show an interest in the application may become a party to the hearing, whether or not the person receives notice; but a party not receiving notice shall be limited to participation at the hearing on the question of the public interest in the termination or continuation of the franchise.