Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 141 - Ombudsman
Chapter 6 - Declaratory Rulings
Rule 141-6.4 - Declaratory Rulings
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Contents. In addition to the ruling itself, a declaratory ruling shall include the date of issuance, the name of the petitioner, the statutes, rules, other written statements of law, policies, or decisions involved, the particular facts upon which it is based, and the reasons for its conclusion.
(2) Effective date. A declaratory ruling is effective on the date of issuance.
(3) Effect of ruling. A declaratory ruling is binding on the agency and the petitioner in situations in which the facts and applicable law are indistinguishable from those contained in the petition. As to all other parties, a declaratory ruling serves only as precedent and is not binding on the agency.
