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Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 466.9. On-site wastewater systems assistance fund

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

1. An on-site wastewater systems assistance fund is established as a separate fund in the state treasury under the control of the department of natural resources. Moneys in the fund are appropriated to the department of natural resources for the exclusive purpose of supporting and administering the on-site wastewater systems assistance program as established in section 466.8.

2. The fund shall consist of all of the following:

a. Moneys appropriated to the department by the general assembly for deposit in the fund or to carry out the purposes of the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.

b. Moneys provided to the department by the federal government to carry out the purpose of administering the programs, policies, and undertakings authorized in the federal Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. § 1381-1387.

c. Moneys collected by the department pursuant to loan agreements from homeowners receiving loans under the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.

d. Any other moneys obtained or accepted by the department for deposit in the fund.

3. a. The fund shall consist of the following accounts:

(1) The financing account which shall be used for the exclusive purpose of providing financing to homeowners for improving on-site wastewater systems under the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.

(2) The administration account which shall be used by the department to defray expenses associated with carrying out the on-site wastewater systems assistance program.

b. Of all moneys deposited into the fund each year, the department shall credit at least ninety-six percent of the moneys to the financing account and any remaining moneys to the administration account.

4. The moneys in the fund are not considered part of the general fund of the state, and in determining a general fund balance shall not be included in the general fund of the state. The moneys in the fund are not subject to section 8.33 and shall not be transferred, used, obligated, appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in this section. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, subsection 2, interest or earnings on moneys deposited in the fund shall be credited to the fund.

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