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Taxable substance in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Taxable substance” 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 “Taxable substance” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Taxable substance” means a controlled substance, a counterfeit substance, a simulated controlled substance, or marijuana, or a mixture of materials that contains a controlled substance, counterfeit substance, simulated controlled substance, or marijuana. 11. “Unprocessed marijuana plant” means any cannabis plant at any level of growth, whether wet, dry, harvested, or growing. (Iowa Code § 453B.1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.