# Iowa Code § 218.72: Temporary quarters in emergency

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.72

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 218.72
- **Heading:** Temporary quarters in emergency
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title VI / Chapter 218 / Section 218.72

## Text

In case the buildings at any institution are destroyed or rendered unfit for habitation by reason of fire, storms, or other like causes, to such an extent that the residents cannot be housed and cared for, the director shall make temporary provision for the housing and care of the residents at some other place in the state. Like provision may be made in case any pestilence breaks out among the residents. The reasonable cost of the change, including transfer of residents, shall be paid from any moneys in the state treasury not otherwise appropriated.

[C51, §3143; R60, §5156; C73, §4795; C97, §5693; SS15, §2713-n18; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §3359; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §218.72]83 Acts, ch 96, §157, 159, 160; 2000 Acts, ch 1112, §25; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104; 2023 Acts, ch 19, §401

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 218.1 Institutions controlled.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.2 Powers of governor report of abuses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.4 Recommendation for rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.5 Fire protection contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.6 Transfer of appropriations made to institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.9 Appointment of superintendents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.10 Subordinate officers and employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.11 Interagency case information service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.12 Bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.13 Record checks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.13.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.14 Dwelling of superintendent or other employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.14.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.15 Salaries how paid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.15.md)
- [Iowa Code § 218.17 Authorized leave.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TVI_C218_S218.17.md)

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