Section 495.26.30. Stays of agency actions.

       26.30(1) When available.

        a.           Any party to a contested case proceeding may petition the agency for a stay of an order issued in that proceeding or for other temporary remedies, pending review by the agency. The petition shall be filed with the notice of appeal and shall state the reasons justifying a stay or other temporary remedy. The CEO, or designee, may rule on the stay or authorize the presiding officer to do so.

        b.           Any party to a contested case proceeding may petition the agency for a stay or other temporary remedies pending judicial review of all or part of that proceeding. The petition shall state the reasons justifying a stay or other temporary remedy.

       26.30(2) When granted. In determining whether to grant a stay, the CEO, or designee, or presiding officer shall consider the factors listed in Iowa Code section 17A.19(4).

       26.30(3) When vacated. A stay may be vacated by the issuing authority upon application of the agency’s representative or any other party.