Iowa legal term
Merchant in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Merchant” 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 “Merchant” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Merchant” means an owner or operator of a retail mercantile establishment or an agent, employee, lessee, consignee, officer, director, franchisee, or independent contractor of such owner or operator. (Iowa Code § 715A.10)
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