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Poppy straw in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Poppy straw” 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 “Poppy straw” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Poppy straw” means all parts, except the seeds, of the opium poppy, after mowing. 27. “Practitioner” means either: a. (Iowa Code § 124.101)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.