216A.102 Energy crisis fund.
1. An energy crisis fund is created in the state treasury. Moneys deposited in the fund shall be used to assist low-income families who qualify for the low-income home energy assistance program to avoid loss of essential heating.
2. The fund may receive moneys including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Moneys appropriated by the general assembly for the fund.
b. After July 1, 1988, unclaimed patronage dividends of electric cooperative corporations or associations shall be applied to the fund following the time specified in section 556.12 for claiming the dividend from the holder.
c. The fund may also receive contributions from customer contribution funds established under section 476.66.
3. Under rules developed by the division of community action agencies of the department of human rights and adopted by the board, the fund may be used to negotiate reconnection of essential utility services with the energy provider.
88 Acts, ch 1175, §6
C89, §601K.102
91 Acts, ch 270, §6
C93, §216A.102
2002 Acts, ch 1119, §146; 2008 Acts, ch 1126, §14, 33; 2010 Acts, ch 1031, §133, 170
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