Iowa legal term
Sale in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Sale” 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 “Sale” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Sale” means any sale or offer for sale of consumer merchandise for cash or credit. 9. “Unfair practice” means the same as defined in section 714.16. (Iowa Code § 714H.2)
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