Iowa Code 327J.1 – Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “AMTRAK” means the national railroad passenger corporation created under 45 U.S.C. § 24101.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 327J.1
- AMTRAK: means the national railroad passenger corporation created under 45 U. See Iowa Code 327J.1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the state department of transportation. See Iowa Code 327J.1
- Director: means the director of transportation. See Iowa Code 327J.1
- Fund: means the passenger rail service revolving fund created under section 327J. See Iowa Code 327J.1
- Midwest regional rail system: means the passenger rail system identified through a multistate planning effort in cooperation with AMTRAK. See Iowa Code 327J.1
- Passenger rail service: means long-distance, intercity, and commuter passenger transportation, including the midwest regional rail system, which is provided on railroad tracks. See Iowa Code 327J.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. “Department” means the state department of transportation.
3. “Director” means the director of transportation.
4. “Fund” means the passenger rail service revolving fund created under section 327J.2.
5. “Midwest regional rail system” means the passenger rail system identified through a multistate planning effort in cooperation with AMTRAK.
6. “Passenger rail service” means long-distance, intercity, and commuter passenger transportation, including the midwest regional rail system, which is provided on railroad tracks.