1. chapter 17A applies to this chapter. The secretary of state may adopt rules under chapter 17A to implement this chapter.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 9A.103

  • Athlete agent: means an individual, whether or not registered under this chapter, who does any of the following:
     (1) Directly or indirectly, recruits or solicits a student athlete to enter into an agency contract or, for compensation, procures employment or offers, promises, attempts, or negotiates to obtain employment for a student athlete as a professional athlete or member of a professional sports team or organization. See Iowa Code 9A.102
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Iowa Code 9A.102
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
 2. By acting as an athlete agent in this state, a nonresident individual appoints the secretary of state as the individual’s agent for service of process in any civil action in this state related to the individual acting as an athlete agent in this state.
 3. The secretary of state may issue a subpoena for material that is relevant to the administration of this chapter.