Iowa legal term
Financial institution in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Financial institution” 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 “Financial institution” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Financial institution” means the same as defined in section 536C.2, subsection 6. 8. “Identity theft” means the same as provided in section 715A.8. 9. “Payment card” means the same as defined in section 715A.10, subsection 4, paragraph “c”. 10. “Person” means an individual; corporation; business trust; estate; trust; partnership; limited liability company; association; joint venture; government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity. 11. a. “Personal information” means an individual’s first name or first initial and l (Iowa Code § 715C.1)
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