29C.25 Firearms and ammunition — limitations — exceptions — remedies.
1. This chapter shall not be construed to authorize the governor or any other official of this state or any of its political subdivisions or any agent or person acting at the direction of the governor or any such official to do any of the following:
a. Prohibit, regulate, or curtail the otherwise lawful possession, carrying, transportation, or defensive use of firearms or ammunition.
b. Suspend or revoke, except in accordance with section 724.13, a permit issued pursuant to section 724.6, 724.7, or 724.15.
c. Seize or confiscate firearms and ammunition possessed in accordance with the laws of this state.
2. This section shall not prohibit any of the following:
a. The temporary closure or limitations on the operating hours of businesses that sell firearms or ammunition if the same operating restrictions apply to all businesses in the affected area.
b. The adoption or enforcement of regulations pertaining to firearms and ammunition used or carried for official purposes by law enforcement officers or persons acting under the authority of emergency management agencies or officials.
3. a. A person aggrieved by a violation of this section may seek relief in an action at law or in equity or in any other proper proceeding for actual damages, injunctive relief, or other appropriate redress against a person who commits or causes the commission of such violation.
b. In addition to any other remedy available at law or in equity, a person aggrieved by the seizure or confiscation of a firearm or ammunition in violation of this section may make application pursuant to section 809.3 for its return in the office of the clerk of court for the county in which the property was seized.
c. In an action or proceeding to enforce this section, the court shall award the prevailing plaintiff reasonable court costs and attorney fees.
2017 Acts, ch 69, §36
Structure Iowa Code
Title I - STATE SOVEREIGNTY AND MANAGEMENT
Chapter 29C - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY
Section 29C.1 - Statement of policy.
Section 29C.3 - Proclamation of state of public disorder by governor.
Section 29C.4 - Judicial protections.
Section 29C.5 - Department of homeland security and emergency management.
Section 29C.6 - Proclamation of disaster emergency by governor.
Section 29C.7 - Hazard mitigation financial assistance.
Section 29C.8 - Powers and duties of director.
Section 29C.8A - Emergency response fund created.
Section 29C.9 - Local emergency management commissions.
Section 29C.10 - Emergency management coordinator.
Section 29C.11 - Local mutual aid arrangements.
Section 29C.12 - Use of existing facilities.
Section 29C.12A - Participation in funding disaster recovery facility.
Section 29C.13 - Funds by grants or gifts.
Section 29C.14 - Director of the department of administrative services to issue warrants.
Section 29C.15 - Tax-exempt purchases.
Section 29C.16 - Prohibited political activities.
Section 29C.17 - Local emergency management fund.
Section 29C.17A - Mass notification and emergency messaging system fund.
Section 29C.18 - Enforcement duties.
Section 29C.19 - Rules and order exempted.
Section 29C.20 - Contingent fund — disaster aid.
Section 29C.20A - Disaster aid individual assistance grant fund.
Section 29C.20B - Disaster case management grant fund and program.
Section 29C.20C - Immunity — licensed architects and professional engineers.
Section 29C.21 - Emergency management assistance compact.
Section 29C.22 - Statewide mutual aid compact.
Section 29C.23 - Statewide interoperable communications system.
Section 29C.24 - Facilitating business rapid response to state-declared disasters Act.
Section 29C.25 - Firearms and ammunition — limitations — exceptions — remedies.