Section 599.1.7. Enforcement, restricted activities and bonding.

       1.7(1) The district court is vested with the jurisdiction specifically to enforce this chapter and to prevent or restrain any person from violating this chapter. A successful action for compliance may also require payment by the defendant of the costs incurred by the council in bringing the action.

       1.7(2) Moneys collected by the council shall not be used in any manner for influencing legislation or elections, except that the council may recommend statutory changes that would further the purposes of these rules to the general assembly.

       1.7(3) In all cases, the price of propane shall be determined by market forces. Consistent with antitrust laws, the council shall not take any action regarding, and this chapter shall not be interpreted as establishing, an agreement to pass along to consumers the cost of the assessment provided for in Iowa Code Supplement section 101C.4.

       1.7(4) Any person occupying a position of trust under any provision of these rules shall provide a bond in an amount required by the council. The costs of obtaining the bond shall be paid out of council funds.