# Iowa Code § 523I.204: Court action for failure to cooperate

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.204

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 523I.204
- **Heading:** Court action for failure to cooperate
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XIII / Chapter 523I / Section 523I.204

## Text

(1) If a person fails or refuses to file a statement or report or to produce any books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records, or to obey a subpoena issued by the commissioner, the commissioner may refer the matter to the attorney general, who may apply to a district court to enforce compliance. The court may order any or all of the following:

(1) (a) Injunctive relief restricting or prohibiting the offer or sale of memorials, memorialization, opening and closing services, scattering services, interment rights, or a combination thereof.

(1) (b) Production of documents or records including but not limited to books, accounts, papers, correspondence, memoranda, purchase agreements, files, or other documents or records.

(1) (c) Such other relief as may be required.

(2) A court order issued pursuant to subsection 1 is effective until the person files the statement or report or produces the documents requested, or obeys the subpoena.

2005 Acts, ch 128, §12

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 523I.101 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.101.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.102 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.102.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.103 Applicability of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.103.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.201 Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.201.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.202 Investigations and subpoenas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.202.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.203 Cease and desist orders — injunctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.203.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.204 Court action for failure to cooperate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.204.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.205 Prosecution for violations of law — civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.205.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.206 Cooperation with other agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.206.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.207 Rules, forms, and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.207.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.208 Date of filing — interpretive opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.208.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.209 Misleading filings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.209.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.210 Misrepresentations of government approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.210.md)
- [Iowa Code § 523I.211 Fraudulent practices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIII_C523I_S523I.211.md)

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