Iowa legal term
Research crop in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Research crop” 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 “Research crop” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Research crop” means a crop, including the crop’s seed, that is maintained for purposes of scientific research regarding the study or alteration of the genetic characteristics of a plant or associated seed, including its deoxyribonucleic acid, which is accomplished by breeding or by using biotechnological systems or techniques. (Iowa Code § 717A.1)
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