252.1 “Poor person” defined.
The words “poor” and “poor person” as used in this chapter shall be construed to mean those who have no property, exempt or otherwise, and are unable, because of physical or mental disabilities, to earn a living by labor; but this section shall not be construed to forbid aid to needy persons who have some means, when the board shall be of opinion that the same will be conducive to their welfare and the best interests of the public.
[C97, §2252; C24, 27, 31, 35, §5297; C39, §3828.073; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §252.1]
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 252 - SUPPORT OF THE POOR
Section 252.1 - “Poor person” defined.
Section 252.2 - Parents and children liable.
Section 252.3 - Putative father.
Section 252.4 - Who deemed trustee.
Section 252.5 - Remote relatives.
Section 252.6 - Enforcement of liability.
Section 252.7 - Notice — hearing.
Section 252.8 - Scope of order.
Section 252.9 - Judgment — appeal.
Section 252.13 - Recovery by county.
Section 252.14 - Homestead — when liable.
Section 252.15 - Recovery by relative.
Section 252.16 - Settlement — how acquired.
Section 252.17 - Settlement continues.
Section 252.18 - Foreign paupers.
Section 252.22 - Contest between counties — chapter applicable to county public hospitals.
Section 252.23 - Legal settlement disputes.
Section 252.24 - County of residence liable — exception.
Section 252.25 - County general assistance.
Section 252.26 - General assistance director.
Section 252.27 - Form of assistance — condition.
Section 252.33 - Application for assistance.
Section 252.35 - Payment of claims.
Section 252.37 - Appeal to supervisors.