1. The director shall administer the provisions of this chapter, and shall collect, supervise, and enforce the collection of all taxes and penalties that may be due under the provisions of this chapter.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 453A.25

  • Attorney general: shall mean the attorney general of the state or the attorney general's duly authorized assistants and employees. See Iowa Code 453A.1
  • Director: means the director of revenue or the director's duly authorized assistants and employees. See Iowa Code 453A.1
  • Sale: means any transfer, exchange, or barter, in any manner or by any means whatsoever, for a consideration, and includes and means all sales made by any person. See Iowa Code 453A.42
  • Stamps: means the stamp or stamps printed, manufactured or made by authority of the director and issued, sold or circulated by the department and by the use of which the tax levied is paid. See Iowa Code 453A.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
  • Use: means the exercise of any right or power incidental to the ownership of tobacco products. See Iowa Code 453A.42
 2. The director may make and publish rules, not inconsistent with this chapter, necessary and advisable for its detailed administration, enforce the provisions thereof, and collect the taxes and fees herein imposed. The director may promulgate rules hereunder providing for the refund on stamps which by reason of damage become unfit for sale or use.
 3. The director may designate employees to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, including the collection of all taxes provided for in this chapter. In the enforcement, the director may request aid from the attorney general, the special agents of the state, any county attorney, or any peace officer. The director may appoint clerks and additional help as may be needed to administer this chapter.