307.37 Motor vehicle fraud and odometer law enforcement.
The department shall investigate and prosecute violators of the laws concerning motor vehicle fraud including, but not limited to, the state and federal odometer law. The department shall refer available evidence concerning a possible violation of the laws concerning motor vehicle fraud including, but not limited to, section 321.71 or the federal odometer law or a rule or order issued under section 321.71 or the federal odometer law, to the attorney general. The attorney general, with or without the referral, may institute appropriate criminal proceedings or may direct the case to the appropriate county attorney to institute appropriate criminal proceedings. The attorney general may use those funds available to the department of justice for this purpose and law enforcement agencies may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the enforcement of those laws, rules, or orders with the approval of the attorney general.
84 Acts, ch 1305, §45; 88 Acts, ch 1089, §1
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 307 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Section 307.2 - Department of transportation.
Section 307.3 - Transportation commission.
Section 307.4 - Conflict of interest.
Section 307.5 - Vacancies on commission.
Section 307.6 - Compensation — commission members.
Section 307.7 - Commission meetings.
Section 307.9 - Removal from office.
Section 307.10 - Duties of commission.
Section 307.11 - Director of transportation — qualifications — salary.
Section 307.12 - Duties of the director.
Section 307.13 - Reassignment of personnel.
Section 307.14 - Official Iowa map.
Section 307.20 - Biodiesel and biodiesel blended fuel revolving fund.
Section 307.21 - Operations and finances.
Section 307.22 - Planning and programming activities.
Section 307.23 - General counsel.
Section 307.24 - Administration of highway programs and activities.
Section 307.25 - Aeronautics and public transit.
Section 307.26 - Administration of modal programs and activities.
Section 307.27 - Motor vehicles, motor carriers, and drivers.
Section 307.28 - Prorating departmental costs.
Section 307.30 - Federal tax compliance.
Section 307.31 - Periodic review of revenues — evaluation of alternative funding sources.
Section 307.35 - Inspectors to perform several functions.
Section 307.36 - Project needs — retention of property.
Section 307.37 - Motor vehicle fraud and odometer law enforcement.
Section 307.38 - Public transit loan.
Section 307.39 - Maintenance facilities.
Section 307.40 - Copies of contracts to legislative services agency.
Section 307.43 - Federal donations.
Section 307.44 - Use of federal moneys — cooperation.
Section 307.45 - State-owned lands — assessment.
Section 307.46 - Use of reversions.
Section 307.47 - Materials and equipment revolving fund — annual purchase report.