Iowa legal term
Consumer merchandise in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Consumer merchandise” 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 merchandise” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Consumer merchandise” means merchandise offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. 5. “Deception” means an act or practice that is likely to mislead a substantial number of consumers as to a material fact or facts. 6. “Merchandise” means the same as defined in section 714.16. 7. “Person” means the same as defined in section 714.16. 8. “Sale” means any sale or offer for sale of consumer merchandise for cash or credit. 9. “Unfair practice” means the same as defined in section 714.16. (Iowa Code § 714H.2)
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