Iowa legal term
Cardholder in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Cardholder” 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 “Cardholder” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Cardholder” means any person in possession of a physical or digital gift card issued through a purchase by the person, or received by the person from a willing party. b. “Card issuer” means any person that issues a gift card or the agent of a gift card issuer. c. “Gift card” means a physical or digital card, code, or device that is issued to a consumer on a prepaid basis primarily for personal, family, or household purposes in a specified amount, regardless of whether that amount may be increased or reloaded in exchange for payment, and is redeemable upon presentation by a consumer either at (Iowa Code § 714.2D)
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