Iowa legal term
Dangerous wild animal in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Dangerous wild animal” 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 “Dangerous wild animal” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Dangerous wild animal” means any of the following: (1) A member of the family canidae of the order carnivora, including but not limited to wolves, coyotes, and jackals. (Iowa Code § 717F.1)
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