Iowa legal term
Administer in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Administer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Administer” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Administer” means the direct application of a controlled substance, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject by: a. (Iowa Code § 124.101)
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