Iowa legal term
Circus in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Circus” 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 “Circus” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Circus” means a person who is all of the following: (1) The holder of a class “C” license issued by the United States department of agriculture as provided in 9 C.F.R. pt. 2, subpt. (Iowa Code § 717F.1)
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