Iowa Code
Chapter 28E - JOINT EXERCISE OF GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
Section 28E.9 - Status of interstate agreement.

28E.9 Status of interstate agreement.
1. If an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is between or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or more public agencies of another state or of the United States said agreement shall have the status of an interstate compact. Such agreements shall, before entry into force, be approved by the attorney general who shall determine whether the agreement is in proper form and compatible with the laws of this state.
2. In any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation thereof or liability thereunder, the public agencies party thereto shall be real parties in interest, and the state may maintain an action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party therein. Such action shall be maintainable against any public agency or agencies whose default, failure of performance, or other conduct caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the state.
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §28E.9]
Referred to in §275.1, 275.2, 282.7, 456A.24

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