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This resource provides an overview of the divisions within the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) and the professional licenses each division oversees. Each chapter includes the Iowa Code and administrative rules that govern the profession, along with a summary of the board or program’s purpose, responsibilities, and regulatory authority.
DIAL’s licensing programs exist to protect the health, safety, and welfare of Iowans by ensuring that only qualified individuals and businesses provide regulated services. The material is designed to help readers understand the structure of each licensing program, the laws that apply, and where to find additional information.
Use the chapters that follow to explore each division and the licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements under its authority.