1. This chapter takes effect July 1, 2015.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 252K.904

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. A tribunal of this state shall apply this chapter beginning July 1, 2015, with the following conditions:

 a. Matters pending on July 1, 2015, shall be governed by this chapter.
 b. Pleadings and accompanying documents on pending matters are sufficient if the documents substantially comply with the requirements of this chapter in effect on June 30, 2015.