Iowa legal term
Public utility property in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Public utility property” 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 “Public utility property” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Public utility property” means any land, dwelling, building, conveyance, vehicle, or other temporary or permanent structure owned, leased, or operated by a public utility and that is completely enclosed by a physical barrier of any kind. d. “Railway corporation” means a corporation, company, or person owning, leasing, or operating any railroad in whole or in part within this state. e. “Railway property” means all tangible real and personal property owned, leased, or operated by a railway corporation with the exception of any administrative building or offices of the railway corporation. f. “R (Iowa Code § 716.7)
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