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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. In an action that challenges the constitutionality of a statute, the appellant shall do all of the following:
a. File a notice of constitutional question stating the question and identifying the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute.
b. Serve notice and a copy of the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute upon the general assembly by the chief clerk of the house and the secretary of the senate by personal service or by restricted certified mail at the time the pleading, motion, or petition that raises the challenge to the constitutionality of the statute is filed.
2. Failure to provide notice pursuant to subsection 1 shall not constitute grounds for a dismissal of the appeal.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 625A.7. Challenges to constitutionality of statutes--notice to general assembly - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xv-judicial-branch-and-judicial-procedures-chs-595-686/ia-code-sect-625a-7/
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