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Iowa Code § 321J.20A — Ignition interlock device medical waiver
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Chapter 321J: Operating While Intoxicated, Iowa Code.
Full text of Iowa Code § 321J.20A
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
1. The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing criteria to waive the requirement to install an ignition interlock device under this chapter if a person has a verifiable medical condition, as determined in accordance with the rules, that makes the person incapable of properly operating an ignition interlock device. The rules must align with the special exception provisions under 23 U.S.C. §164(a)(6).
2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, if the department waives the requirement to install an ignition interlock device, the person is not required to install an ignition interlock device to receive a temporary restricted license.
3. A temporary restricted license issued to a person who received a medical waiver pursuant to this section shall only authorize the person to operate a motor vehicle as described in section 321.215, subsection 1, paragraph “a”.
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