Iowa legal term
Scrap metal in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Scrap metal” 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 “Scrap metal” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Scrap metal” means any metal suitable for reprocessing. “Scrap metal” does not include a motor vehicle or a catalytic converter detached from a motor vehicle. b. “Scrap metal dealer” means any person operating a business at a fixed or mobile location that is engaged in one of the following activities: (1) Buying, selling, procuring, collecting, gathering, soliciting, or dealing in scrap metal. (Iowa Code § 714.27)
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