Iowa legal term
Business transaction in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Business transaction” 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 “Business transaction” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Business transaction” means an exchange of consideration for a catalytic converter between a scrap metal dealer, as defined in section 714.27, and another scrap metal dealer, an authorized vehicle recycler licensed under chapter 321H operating a business at a fixed location, a motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322 operating a business at a fixed location, a towable recreational vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322C operating a business at a fixed location, a mechanic or an automotive repair facility operating a business at a fixed location, or a person operating a similar busin (Iowa Code § 714.27A)
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