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Dosage unit in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Dosage unit” 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 “Dosage unit” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Dosage unit” means the unit of measurement in which a substance is dispensed to the ultimate user. (Iowa Code § 453B.1)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.