327F.31 Political subdivision ordinances.
An ordinance or resolution adopted by a political subdivision of this state which relates to the speed of a train in an area within the jurisdiction of the political subdivision is subject to approval by the state department of transportation. Any speed ordinance or resolution adopted by a political subdivision of the state prior to July 1, 1988, which has not been approved by the department shall be referred to the department by the political subdivision and shall be in full force and effect upon approval of the ordinance or resolution by the department. This section does not abrogate, modify, or alter any historical or contractual agreement between a political subdivision of the state and a railroad corporation in existence on July 1, 1975.
88 Acts, ch 1079, §1; 2019 Acts, ch 59, §101
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 327F - CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF RAILWAYS
Section 327F.1 - Crossing railway, canal or watercourse.
Section 327F.2 - Maintenance of bridges — damages.
Section 327F.3 - Catwalks and handrails.
Section 327F.4 - Rights of riparian owners.
Section 327F.5 - Railroad on riparian land or lots.
Section 327F.13 - Close-clearance warning devices.
Section 327F.14 - Lights on track power cars.
Section 327F.18 - Standard caboose cars.
Section 327F.19 - Minimum length — construction — equipment.
Section 327F.26 - Freight offices.
Section 327F.27 - Vegetation on right-of-way.
Section 327F.29 - Enforcement.
Section 327F.30 - Power to eject passenger.
Section 327F.31 - Political subdivision ordinances.
Section 327F.32 - Railroad employee credentials.
Section 327F.34 - Windshields on power track cars.
Section 327F.36 - Screen exhaust fire controls.
Section 327F.38 - First aid and medical treatment for employees.
Section 327F.39 - Transportation of railroad employees and equipment.