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Iowa Code § 225A.9 (2026)

Application for services — minors

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A minor who is twelve years of age or older shall have the legal capacity to act and give consent to the provision of tobacco cessation coaching services pursuant to a tobacco cessation telephone and internet-based program approved by the department through the behavioral health service system established in section 225A.3. Consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason of such minority. The consent of another person, including but not limited to the consent of a spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian, shall not be necessary. 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §9, 11 Section effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Acts, ch 1161, §11 NEW section\n\nTue Dec 09 22:21:41 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 225A (36, 12)

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1969–1978 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Fulton v. Scheetz, 166 N.W.2d 874 (Iowa 1969).
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State Ex Rel. Fulton v. Scheetz, 166 N.W.2d 874 (Iowa 1969). · cites it 6× “Our statute (section 225A.9) says the action shall be tried as a special proceeding.”
David Hollis v. Harold J. Smith, Superintendent, Attica Corr. Facility, Respondent, 571 F.2d 685 (2d Cir. 1978). “630 (1971); Iowa Code Ann. § 225A.9 (1969); Missouri Stat.”
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