Iowa legal term
Sweepstakes box in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Sweepstakes box” 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 “Sweepstakes box” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Sweepstakes box” means the box or receptacle into which a person may place an entry form or document used to enter a sweepstakes, contest, or drawing of any description, and promotional materials attached to such entry form or document. 6. “Telecommunications Act” means 47 U.S.C. §258, a portion of the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, relating to changes in telephone service, and including regulations adopted pursuant to that section. 7. “Telecommunications service” means local exchange or long distance telephone service, and any additional service or merchandise for which any charge o (Iowa Code § 714D.2)
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