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Commercial establishment in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Commercial establishment” 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 “Commercial establishment” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Commercial establishment” means a commercial establishment as defined in section 162.2 that is operating under a valid authorization issued or renewed under section 162.2A. 6. a. “Convicted” means the entry of a judgment of conviction under chapter 901 or adjudicated delinquent for an act which is an indictable offense in this state or in another state under chapter 232. b. “Convicted” does not mean a plea, sentence, adjudication, deferred sentence, or deferred judgment which has been reversed or otherwise set aside. 7. “Department” means the department of agriculture and land stewardship. 8. (Iowa Code § 717B.1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.