Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-401.15

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 761-401.15 - Nonprofit organization decal

The following shall apply to all applications for an organization decal under Iowa Code section 321.34(13).

(1) Application to request anew decal shall be submitted to the department on Form 411346. The application shall be subject to the requirements in Iowa Code section 321.34(13) and shall include all of the information and documentation required by Iowa Code section 321.34(13)"c." An organization applying for approval of a decal shall meet the criteria set forth in Iowa Code section 321.34(13)"b "(1). A group of organizations applying for approval of a decal must have a common purpose as required by Iowa Code section 321.34(13)"b "(2), and each organization within the group must meet the criteria set forth in Iowa Code section 321.34(13)"b "(1).

(2) The proposed decal shall be designed to be placed in the space reserved for the placement of an organization decal and shall be limited to dimensions of 2.875" in width and 3" in height. As required by Iowa Code section 321.34(13)"d," the proposed decal design shall not:

a. Promote a specific religion, faith or anti-religious sentiment.

b. Have any sexual connotation.

c. Be vulgar, prejudiced, hostile, insulting, or racially or ethnically degrading.

(3) The vehicle and motor carrier services bureau may consult with other organizations, law enforcement authorities, and the general public concerning the decal design.

(4) Within 60 days after receiving the application, the vehicle and motor carrier services bureau shall advise the organization of the department's approval or denial of the application. The department reserves the right to approve or disapprove any decal design.

(5) If the decal is approved and at a later date it is determined that a false application was submitted, or a violation of Iowa Code section 321.34(13) or this chapter occurred, the department shall revoke the decal and the organization shall no longer issue the decal.

(6) If the department denies or revokes the decal design, the department shall send notice of the denial or revocation by certified mail to the organization at the address listed on the application. The revocation or denial shall become effective 20 days from the date of mailing. The organization may contest the decision of the department in accordance with 761-Chapter 13. The request shall be deemed timely if it is delivered or postmarked on or before the effective date specified in the notice.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-401.15

ARC 9048B, IAB 9/8/10, effective 10/13/10

Amended by IAB August 1, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 3, effective 9/5/2018

Amended by IAB February 12, 2020/Volume XLII, Number 17, effective 3/18/2020