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Novelties in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Novelties” 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 “Novelties” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Novelties” includes all novelties enumerated in chapter 3 of the American pyrotechnics association’s standard 87-1, and that comply with the labeling regulations promulgated by the United States consumer product safety commission. 2. (Iowa Code § 727.2)

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