Iowa legal term
Farmer in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Farmer” 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 “Farmer” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Farmer” means the person who is actively engaged in farming as defined in section 9H.1. 8. a. “Farmstead” means real property to which all of the following apply: (1) The real property is owned or leased by a farmer. (Iowa Code § 715E.1)
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