Ferguson v. State, Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division

ANDREASEN, Justice.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) revoked petitioner’s driver’s license for refusal to submit to chemical analysis under Iowa’s implied consent statute. We affirm the district court ruling upholding the agency’s action.

I. Scope of Review.

Our review of the DOT decision is governed by the Iowa Administrative Procedure Act. Downing v. Iowa Dep’t of Transp., 415 N.W.2d 625, 627 (Iowa 1987); Iowa Code §§ 321J.14, 17A.20 (1987). The burden is on the petitioner to demonstrate compliance with all lawful requirements for the retention of the license. McCrea v. Iowa Dep’t of…