Draft chapter 51: Junk and Junk Vehicles
§ 51.03 Junk And Junk Vehicles A Nuisance
The 2026 draft's § 51.03 beside the current code's § 51.03: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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Current code
§ 51.03 Junk And Junk Vehicles A Nuisance
It is hereby declared that any junk or junk vehicle located upon private property, unless excepted by Section 51.04, constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the citizens and is a nuisance within the meaning of Section 657.1 of the Code of Iowa. If any junk or junk vehicle is kept upon private property in violation hereof, the owner of or person occupying the property upon which it is located shall be prima facie liable for said violation.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[3a])
2026 draft
§ 51.03 Junk And Junk Vehicles A Nuisance
It is hereby declared that any junk or junk vehicle located upon private property, unless excepted by Section 51.04, constitutes a threat to the health and safety of the citizens and is a nuisance within the meaning of Section 657.1 of the Code of Iowa. If any junk or junk vehicle is kept upon private property in violation hereof, the owner of or person occupying the property upon which it is located shall be prima facie liable for said violation.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12(3)(a))
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