314.17 - MOWING ON INTERSTATES AND PRIMARY HIGHWAYS.

        314.17  MOWING ON INTERSTATES AND PRIMARY HIGHWAYS.         On or after January 1, 2003, the department shall not mow roadside      vegetation on the rights-of-way or medians on any primary or      interstate highway.  Mowing shall be permitted as follows:         1.  On rights-of-way which include drainage ditch areas.         2.  On rights-of-way within three miles of the corporate limits of      a city.         3.  To promote native species of vegetation or other long- lived      and adaptable vegetation.         4.  For establishing control of damaging insect populations,      noxious weeds, and invader plant species.         5.  For visibility and safety reasons.  
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         98 Acts, ch 1212, §7