Iowa legal term
Practical means to prevent transmission in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Practical means to prevent transmission” 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 “Practical means to prevent transmission” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Practical means to prevent transmission” means substantial good-faith compliance with a treatment regimen prescribed by the person’s health care provider, if applicable, and with behavioral recommendations of the person’s health care provider or public health officials, which may include but are not limited to the use of a medically indicated respiratory mask or a prophylactic device, to measurably limit the risk of transmission of the contagious or infectious disease. (Iowa Code § 709D.2)
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