Iowa criminal charge
Money laundering penalty in Iowa
Money laundering penalty is a criminal offense under Iowa law, defined by Iowa Code § 706B.2. Its classification is not fixed: Iowa assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Iowa Code § 706B.2.
What is the penalty for money laundering penalty in Iowa?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 years (Money laundering — transporting/receiving/acquiring, making property available, or concealment transactions — Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph a, b, or c, involving knowing transport/receipt/acquisition of proceeds of specified unlawful activity, making property available for such activity, or conducting transactions to conceal or disguise proceeds or avoid reporting requirements.; indeterminate term (§902.3); maximum only, release determined by the board of parole) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Fine | $1,370 to $13,660 (Money laundering — transporting/receiving/acquiring, making property available, or concealment transactions — Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph a, b, or c, involving knowing transport/receipt/acquisition of proceeds of specified unlawful activity, making property available for such activity, or conducting transactions to conceal or disguise proceeds or avoid reporting requirements.; §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Money laundering — conducting business of facilitating transactions — Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph d, by knowingly engaging in the business of conducting, directing, planning, organizing, initiating, financing, managing, supervising, or facilitating transactions involving proceeds of specified unlawful activity.; indeterminate term (§902.3); maximum only, release determined by the board of parole) | discretionary | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
| Fine | $1,025 to $10,245 (Money laundering — conducting business of facilitating transactions — Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph d, by knowingly engaging in the business of conducting, directing, planning, organizing, initiating, financing, managing, supervising, or facilitating transactions involving proceeds of specified unlawful activity.; §911 surcharges added on top) | mandatory | Iowa Code § 902.9 |
Applies to current (2026 Iowa Code; fine levels per 2020 Acts ch 1074).
How is money laundering penalty classified in Iowa?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money laundering — transporting/receiving/acquiring, making property available, or concealment transactions | Class “C” Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph a, b, or c, involving knowing transport/receipt/acquisition of proceeds of specified unlawful activity, making property available for such activity, or conducting transactions to conceal or disguise proceeds or avoid reporting requirements. | Iowa Code § 706B.2(2)(a) |
| Money laundering — conducting business of facilitating transactions | Class “D” Felony | Applies when a person violates subsection 1, paragraph d, by knowingly engaging in the business of conducting, directing, planning, organizing, initiating, financing, managing, supervising, or facilitating transactions involving proceeds of specified unlawful activity. | Iowa Code § 706B.2(2)(b) |
Common questions about money laundering penalty in Iowa
Is money laundering penalty a felony or a misdemeanor in Iowa?
It depends on the circumstances: money laundering penalty ranges from a Class “D” Felony to a Class “C” Felony in Iowa under Iowa Code § 706B.2.
Money laundering — transporting/receiving/acquiring, making property available, or concealment transactions: Class “C” Felony (Iowa Code § 706B.2(2)(a)) · Money laundering — conducting business of facilitating transactions: Class “D” Felony (Iowa Code § 706B.2(2)(b))
What are the penalties for money laundering penalty in Iowa?
Penalties for money laundering penalty in Iowa depend on how it is classified — from a Class “D” Felony up to a Class “C” Felony — with the ranges set by Iowa Code § 902.9; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Iowa statute covers money laundering penalty?
Money laundering penalty is governed by Iowa Code § 706B.2 (Money laundering penalty — civil remedies).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.