Iowa legal term
Consumer in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Consumer” 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 “Consumer” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Consumer” means an individual who seeks to accept or accepts a free offer. (Iowa Code § 714.16)
Statutes defining or using this term
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Related terms in the same statutes
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