Iowa legal term
Retail merchandise in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Retail merchandise” 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 “Retail merchandise” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Retail merchandise” means all forms of tangible property held out for sale by a retailer. d. “Retail theft enterprise” means a group of two or more individuals with a shared goal involving the unauthorized removal of retail merchandise from a retailer. “Retail theft enterprise” does not require the membership of the enterprise to remain the same or that the same individuals participate in each offense committed by the enterprise. e. “Retailer” means a person or entity that sells retail merchandise. f. “Value” means the same as provided in section 714.3. 2. (Iowa Code § 714.2B)
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