Iowa legal term
Sponsor in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Sponsor” 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 “Sponsor” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Sponsor” means a person who awards another person a prize or who allows the person to receive, use, compete for, or obtain information about a prize. (Iowa Code § 714B.1)
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