Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-192.1
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Applicant" means an individual who is seeking the issuance of a license.
"Certificate of noncompliance " means a document provided by the child support recovery unit of the department of human services certifying that the named applicant or licensee has defaulted on an obligation owed to or collected by the child support recovery unit.
"Department" means the department of public health.
"License" means a license, certification, registration, permit, approval, renewal, or other similar authorization issued to a person by a licensing authority which evidences the granting of authority to engage in a profession, occupation, or business.
"Licensing authority" means a board, commission, or any other entity of the department which has authority within this state to suspend or revoke a license or deny the renewal or issuance of a license authorizing a person to engage in a business, occupation, or profession.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 641-192.1