Iowa Administrative Code Agency 571 - Natural Resource Commission
Here’s an enhanced overview of Iowa Administrative Code — Agency 571: Natural Resource Commission:
📘 Organizational Structure
Agency 571 is organized into eight Titles, each addressing key areas overseen by the Iowa Natural Resource Commission:
Title I – General (Chapters 1–13): Covers Commission operations, public records, rulemaking, administrative procedures (legis.iowa.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Title II – Licenses, Permits & Concession Contracts (Chapters 14–20): Rules governing fishing, hunting, trapping licenses and concession agreements (law.cornell.edu).
Title III – Assistance Programs (Chapters 21–35): Outlines grant programs like REAP (Resource Enhancement & Protection) (law.cornell.edu).
Title IV – Recreational Vessel & Vehicle Registration & Safety (Chapters 36–50): Covers safety standards and registration requirements.
Title V – Management Areas & Practices (Chapters 51–60): Governs wildlife refuges, game management areas, plant introductions, shooting grants (regulations.justia.com).
Title VI – Parks & Recreation Areas (Chapters 61–70): Regulation of state parks and recreational lands.
Title VII – Forestry (Chapters 71–75): Forestry practices; Chapter 75 is currently reserved (law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu).
Title VIII – Seasons, Limits & Methods of Take (Chapters 76–116): Defines legal seasons, bag limits, and allowable hunting methods (law.cornell.edu).
🔍 Key Highlights
Commission Operations (Title I)
Defines procedural rules for Commission meetings, public notice, rule adoption, and transparency (legis.iowa.gov).
Licensing & Permits (Title II)
Includes regulations for issuing recreational licenses and for vendors contracting with DNR for concessions and services (law.cornell.edu).
Assistance Programs (Title III)
Covers REAP and similar grant programs. Rule 571‑23.5 sets guidelines for applying—forms, deadlines, and local match requirements (typically 25%) (law.cornell.edu).
Outdoor Areas & Practices (Titles V–VI)
Game Management Areas & Wildlife Refuges: Usage, access rules, plant introductions, grant programs for shooting sports (regulations.justia.com).
Park & Recreation Lands: Regulations on usage, access, and permitted activities.
Recreational Safety (Title IV)
Enforces boat and vehicle safety standards and registration processes to protect public safety.
Seasonal Regulations (Title VIII)
Details season openers, bag limits, spawn protections, and definitions for legal harvest methods .
🌿 About the Commission
The Natural Resource Commission is a Governor-appointed 7-member board that shapes and approves rules on state wildlife, parks, and forestry. It works alongside the Iowa DNR, which implements those policies (en.wikipedia.org). For example, they approve funding for habitat restoration, deer density monitoring, and park improvements (outdoornews.com).
🛠️ How to Access the Code
Official source: Iowa Legislature website via the "Agency 571" section (legis.iowa.gov).
Secondary references: Cornell LII and Justia offer indexed access to titles and chapters (law.cornell.edu).
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