# Iowa Code § 6B.1: Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 6B.1
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title I / Chapter 6B / Section 6B.1

## Text

(1) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “book”, “list”, “record”, or “schedule” kept by a county auditor, assessor, treasurer, recorder, sheriff, or other county officer means the county system as defined in section 445.1.

(2) For purposes of this chapter, an “acquiring agency” means the state of Iowa or any person or entity conferred the right by statute to condemn private property or to otherwise exercise the power of eminent domain. In the exercise of eminent domain power, the words “applicant” and “condemner” mean acquiring agency as defined in this subsection, unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

2000 Acts, ch 1148, §1; 2006 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 1001, §25, 47, 49

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 6B.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.1A Procedure provided.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.1A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2A Notice of proposed public improvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2B Acquisition negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2C Approval of the public improvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2D Notice of intent to approve acquisition of property by eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.3 Application — recording — notice — time for appraisement — new proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.3A Challenge by owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.4 Commission to assess damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.4A Review of applications by compensation commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.4A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.5 Challenges to commissioners — filling vacancies on commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.6 Sheriff to coordinate meeting of commissioners and provide meeting place.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.6.md)
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