Iowa legal term
Flag in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Flag” 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 “Flag” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Flag” means a piece of woven cloth or other material designed to be flown from a pole or mast. (Iowa Code § 723.4)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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