Iowa legal term
Contest device in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Contest device” 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 “Contest device” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Contest device” means equipment designed to enhance an animal’s entertainment value during training or a contest event, including a device to improve the contest animal’s competitiveness. (Iowa Code § 717D.1)
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