Iowa legal term
Sufficient proof of authority in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Sufficient proof of authority” 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 “Sufficient proof of authority” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Sufficient proof of authority” means documentation that shows a representative has authority to act on behalf of a protected consumer, which may be demonstrated in the form of an order issued by a court of law, a lawfully executed and valid power of attorney, or a written notarized statement signed by the representative that expressly describes the authority of the representative to act on behalf of a protected consumer. 14. “Sufficient proof of identification” means one or more of the following: a. (Iowa Code § 714G.1)
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