Iowa Code § 76.16
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Debtor status prohibited.
Official statutory text
A city, county, or other political subdivision of this state shall not be a debtor under chapter nine of the federal bankruptcy code, 11 U.S.C. §901 et seq., except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter.
87 Acts, ch 104, §2; 92 Acts, ch 1002, §1, 3; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §20
87 Acts, ch 104, §2; 92 Acts, ch 1002, §1, 3; 2005 Acts, ch 3, §20
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