Iowa Code § 327G.61: Definitions.

As used in this subchapter:

1. “Department” means the state department of transportation.

2. “Spur track” means a railroad track located wholly within the state connected to a main or branch line of a railroad and used to originate or terminate traffic at one or more industries or a railroad track not subject to the jurisdiction of the surface transportation board. A spur track shall not include a railroad line used to provide line-haul or intercity transportation.