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Counterfeit substance in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Counterfeit substance” 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 substance” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Counterfeit substance” means a controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser other than the person who in fact manufactured, distributed, or dispensed the substance. 7. “Deliver” or “delivery” means the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer from one person to another of a controlled substance, whether or not there is an agency relationship. 8. “Department” means the department of public sa (Iowa Code § 124.101)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.