216.18 Rules of construction.
1. This chapter shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purposes.
2. This chapter shall not be construed to allow marriage between persons of the same sex, in accordance with chapter 595.
[C66, 71, §105A.11; C73, §601A.11; C75, 77, §601A.16; C79, 81, §601A.18]
C93, §216.18
2009 Acts, ch 133, §192
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 216 - CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
Section 216.3 - Commission appointed.
Section 216.4 - Compensation and expenses — rules.
Section 216.5 - Powers and duties.
Section 216.6 - Unfair employment practices.
Section 216.6A - Additional unfair or discriminatory practice — wage discrimination in employment.
Section 216.7 - Unfair practices — accommodations or services.
Section 216.8 - Unfair or discriminatory practices — housing.
Section 216.8A - Additional unfair or discriminatory practices — housing.
Section 216.8B - Assistance animals and service animals in housing — penalty.
Section 216.9 - Unfair or discriminatory practices — education.
Section 216.10 - Unfair credit practices.
Section 216.11 - Aiding, abetting, or retaliation.
Section 216.11A - Interference, coercion, or intimidation.
Section 216.12A - Additional housing exception.
Section 216.14 - Promotion or transfer.
Section 216.15 - Complaint — hearing.
Section 216.15A - Additional proceedings — housing discrimination.
Section 216.15B - Formal mediation — confidentiality.
Section 216.16 - Sixty-day administrative release.
Section 216.16A - Civil action elected — housing.
Section 216.17 - Judicial review — enforcement.
Section 216.17A - Civil proceedings — housing.
Section 216.18 - Rules of construction.
Section 216.19 - Local laws implementing this chapter.
Section 216.20 - Effect on other law.