Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-20.14

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 201-20.14 - Transportation for incarcerated individuals

(1) Companies under contract to county or state agencies to transport Iowa incarcerated individuals must meet the requirements of this rule to qualify for exemption under Iowa Code section 80A.2.

(2) To comply with the exemption in Iowa Code section 80A.2, the following requirements shall apply:

a. Companies contracting with any jurisdiction/agency within the state of Iowa shall provide, upon request, training and compliance with policy standards governing weapons, security, transportation, and management procedures for incarcerated individuals essential to accomplishing safe and secure movement of incarcerated individuals.

b. Companies contracting to provide transportation for incarcerated individuals with a jurisdiction/agency within the state of Iowa shall provide proof of insurance coverage including, but not limited to, comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation insurance, all inclusive policies, general liability, and errors or omissions.

c. Companies contracting with any jurisdiction/agency within the state of Iowa shall provide the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers of all transportation personnel for criminal history checks.

d. All transporting personnel shall possess appropriate and valid driver's licenses as required by the regulatory agencies.

e. All transporting vehicles shall be licensed under the appropriate Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) regulations and the state where the vehicle is registered.

f. All transmitting/receiving radios and communication equipment shall comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.

g. This exemption applies only to transportation companies for incarcerated individuals. This exemption does not provide exemption for any other part of this statute.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 80A.2.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-20.14

Amended by IAB August 1, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 3, effective 9/5/2018