Iowa legal term
Counterfeit in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Counterfeit” 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 “Counterfeit” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Counterfeit” means a work of fine art or multiple made, altered, or copied, with or without intent to deceive, in such a manner that it appears or is claimed to have an authorship which it does not in fact possess. 5. “Certificate of authenticity” means a written statement by an art merchant confirming, approving, or attesting to the authorship of a work of fine art or multiple, which is capable of being used to the advantage or disadvantage of some person. 6. “Fine art” means a painting, sculpture, drawing, work of graphic art, or print, but not multiples. 7. “Limited edition” means works of (Iowa Code § 715B.1)
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