Iowa legal term
Scrap metal dealer in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Scrap metal dealer” 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 dealer” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“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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