Iowa Code § 155A.18: Penalties.

1. The board shall impose penalties as allowed under section 272C.3. In addition, civil penalties not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, may be imposed.

2. The board may impose an administrative penalty of up to five hundred dollars on a licensee or registrant who does any of the following:

a. Engages in a practice regulated by this chapter without a current license or registration.

b. Employs a person without a current license or registration to engage in a practice regulated by this chapter.

c. Fails to complete the continuing education required for renewal of a license or registration.

d. Fails any component of a routine inspection conducted by the board.

3. The assessment and payment of a penalty imposed pursuant to subsection 2 shall not be considered a disciplinary action or reported as discipline and shall be confidential.