Iowa legal term
Laser in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Laser” 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 “Laser” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Laser” means a device that emits a visible light beam amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation and any light which simulates the appearance of a laser. (Iowa Code § 708.1)
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