ARC 0524D

ARC 0524D

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY[501]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to child support noncompliance and nonpayment of state and local debt and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council hereby proposes to rescind Chapter 7, “Public Records and Fair Information Practices,” and to adopt a new Chapter 7, “Child Support Noncompliance and Nonpayment of State and Local Debt,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code chapters 80B and 80D and section 17A.1.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code chapters 80B and 80D.

Purpose and Summary

    Proposed Chapter 7 describes the process for revocation, suspension, or denial of a license for child support noncompliance or nonpayment of State and local debt as required by Iowa Code chapters 252J and 272D. As a part of the Red Tape Review required by Executive Order 10, this chapter was reviewed and revised. The former content from this chapter was revised and moved to 501—Chapter 2505.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on June 24, 2026. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   July 14, 2026

    No public comments were received. No changes from the Regulatory Analysis have been made.

Fiscal Impact

     This rulemaking has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.

Jobs Impact

    After analysis and review of this rulemaking, no impact on jobs has been found.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Council for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 7—Chapter 2504.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Council no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 22, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

     Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Council and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Rescind 501—Chapter 7 and adopt the following new chapter in lieu thereof:

CHAPTER 7

CHILD SUPPORT NONCOMPLIANCE AND NONPAYMENT OF STATE AND LOCAL DEBT

501—7.1(252J,272D) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:

    “Certification” means a license as defined in Iowa Code sections 252J.1 and 272D.1.

    “Officer” means a law enforcement officer or reserve officer.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 252D.9, 252J.8, 252J.9, and 272D.8.

CHILD SUPPORT NONCOMPLIANCE

501—7.2(252J) Definition. For the purposes of this division, the following definition applies:

    “Certificate of noncompliance” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 252J.1.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 252J.8 and 252J.9.

501—7.3(252J) Child support certificates of noncompliance. The council will revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance of an officer’s certification upon the receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the child support recovery unit consistent with Iowa Code chapter 252J. In addition to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 252J, the rules in this chapter apply.

    7.3(1) Notice required by Iowa Code section 252J.8 will be served upon the officer by restricted certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal service in accordance with Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.305; or the acceptance of service by the officer personally or through authorized counsel.

    7.3(2) The effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial is 60 days following service of the notice upon the officer.

    7.3(3) The director is authorized to prepare and serve the notice required by Iowa Code section 252J.8 upon the officer.

    7.3(4) Officers are responsible for keeping the council informed of all court actions and all child support recovery unit actions taken under or in connection with Iowa Code chapter 252J, including providing the council copies, within seven days of filing or issuance, of applications filed with the district court pursuant to Iowa Code section 252J.9, court orders entered in such actions, and withdrawals of certificates of noncompliance by the child support recovery unit.

    7.3(5) All council fees for applications or certification training must be paid by the officer before an officer’s certification will be issued or reinstated after the council has denied the issuance or reinstatement of a certification pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 252J.

    7.3(6) An officer may file an application with the district court within 30 days of service of a council notice pursuant to Iowa Code sections 252J.8 and 252J.9. The filing of the application stays the council’s action until the council receives a court order lifting the stay, dismissing the action, or otherwise directing the council to proceed. For purposes of determining the effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial, the council will count the number of days before the action was filed and the number of days after the action was disposed of by the court.

    7.3(7) The council will notify the officer in writing within ten days of the effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial of a certification, and will similarly notify the officer when the certification is issued or reinstated following the council’s receipt of a withdrawal of the certificate of noncompliance.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 252J.8 and 252J.9.

NONPAYMENT OF STATE OR LOCAL DEBT

501—7.4(272D) Definition. For the purposes of this division, the following definition applies:

    “Certificate of noncompliance” means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 272D.1.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 252D.9 and 272D.8.

501—7.5(272D) State or local debt certificates of noncompliance. The council will revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance of an officer’s certification upon the receipt of a certificate of noncompliance from the centralized collection unit of the department of revenue consistent with Iowa Code chapter 272D. In addition to the procedures set forth in Iowa Code chapter 272D, the rules in this chapter apply.

    7.5(1) Notice required by Iowa Code section 272D.8 will be served upon the officer by restricted certified mail, return receipt requested, or personal service in accordance with Iowa Rule of Civil Procedure 1.305; or the acceptance of service by the officer personally or through authorized counsel.

    7.5(2) The effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial is 60 days following service of the notice upon the officer.

    7.5(3) The director is authorized to prepare and serve the notice required by Iowa Code section 272D.8 upon the officer.

    7.5(4) Officers are responsible for keeping the council informed of all court actions and all actions of the department of revenue taken under or in connection with Iowa Code chapter 272D, including providing the council copies, within seven days of filing or issuance, of applications filed with the district court pursuant to Iowa Code section 272D.9, court orders entered in such actions, and withdrawals of certificates of noncompliance by the centralized collection unit.

    7.5(5) All council fees for applications or certification training must be paid by the officer before an officer’s certification will be issued or reinstated after the council has denied the issuance or reinstatement of a certification pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 272D.

    7.5(6) An officer may file an application with the district court within 30 days of service of a council notice pursuant to Iowa Code sections 272D.8 and 272D.9. The filing of the application stays the council’s action until the council receives a court order lifting the stay, dismissing the action, or otherwise directing the council to proceed. For purposes of determining the effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial, the council will count the number of days before the action was filed and the number of days after the action was disposed of by the court.

    7.5(7) The council will notify the officer in writing within ten days of the effective date of the revocation, suspension, or denial of a certification, and will similarly notify the officer when the certification is issued or reinstated following the council’s receipt of a withdrawal of the certificate of noncompliance.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 252D.9 and 272D.8.