28E.9 - STATUS OF INTERSTATE AGREEMENT.
28E.9 STATUS OF INTERSTATE AGREEMENT.
If an agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter is between
or among one or more public agencies of this state and one or more
public agencies of another state or of the United States said
agreement shall have the status of an interstate compact. Such
agreements shall, before entry into force, be approved by the
attorney general who shall determine whether the agreement is in
proper form and compatible with the laws of this state.
In any case or controversy involving performance or interpretation
thereof or liability thereunder, the public agencies party thereto
shall be real parties in interest, and the state may maintain an
action to recoup or otherwise make itself whole for any damages or
liability which it may incur by reason of being joined as a party
therein. Such action shall be maintainable against any public agency
or agencies whose default, failure of performance, or other conduct
caused or contributed to the incurring of damage or liability by the
state. Section History: Early Form
[C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 28E.9]
Referred to in § 275.1, 275.2, 282.7, 456A.24