Iowa Code § 125.18: Applications — approval or denial — disciplinary actions.

The department may deny an application for license, or may place on probation, suspend or revoke a license of, or otherwise discipline a licensee if the department finds that the licensee has not been or will not be operated in compliance with this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, or that there is insufficient assurance of adequate protection for the public. The authorization denial or period of probation, suspension, or revocation, or other disciplinary action shall be effected and may be appealed as provided by section 17A.12.