Iowa Code
Chapter 322 - MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, AND DEALERS
Section 322.15 - Construction of chapter.

322.15 Construction of chapter.
1. All provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed to the end that the practice or commission of fraud in the sale, barter, or disposition of motor vehicles at retail in this state may be prohibited and prevented, and irresponsible, unreliable, or dishonest persons may be prevented from engaging in the business of selling, bartering, or otherwise dealing in motor vehicles at retail in this state and reliable persons may be encouraged to engage in the business of selling, bartering, and otherwise dealing in motor vehicles at retail in this state.
2. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to require the licensing or to apply to any bank, credit union, or trust company in Iowa.
[C39, §5039.15; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §322.15]
2010 Acts, ch 1069, §109; 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §164

Structure Iowa Code

Iowa Code

Title VIII - TRANSPORTATION

Chapter 322 - MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, AND DEALERS

Section 322.1 - Administration.

Section 322.2 - Definitions.

Section 322.3 - Prohibited acts.

Section 322.4 - Application for license.

Section 322.5 - License fees — temporary permits.

Section 322.6 - Denial of license.

Section 322.7 - License of motor vehicle dealer.

Section 322.7A - Used motor vehicle dealer education program.

Section 322.7B - Consignment sales of motor trucks.

Section 322.8 - Supplemental statements.

Section 322.9 - Revocation or suspension of license.

Section 322.10 - Judicial review.

Section 322.11 - Injunctions.

Section 322.12 - Disposition of fees.

Section 322.13 - Rules.

Section 322.14 - Penalties.

Section 322.15 - Construction of chapter.

Section 322.17 - Copy of contract to buyer.

Section 322.18 - Dual-interest insurance.

Section 322.19 - Finance charges — amount.

Section 322.19A - Documentary fee.

Section 322.20 - Extension of time.

Section 322.21 - Remaining balance on trade vehicle.

Section 322.23 - Complaints.

Section 322.24 - Hearing — subpoenas.

Section 322.27 - Manufacturer’s license.

Section 322.27A - Wholesaler’s license.

Section 322.28 - Distributor or wholesaler’s license.

Section 322.29 - Issuance of license — fees.

Section 322.30 - Display.

Section 322.31 - Denial of license.

Section 322.32 - Construction of applicability to contracts.

Section 322.33 - Applicability of the Iowa consumer credit code.

Section 322.35 - Disclosure of manufacturer’s suggested price for certain motor vehicles — penalty.

Section 322.36 - Motorcycle and autocycle dealer business hours.