Iowa legal term
Theft detection device in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Theft detection device” 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 “Theft detection device” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Theft detection device” means any electronic or other device attached to goods, wares, or merchandise on display or for sale by a merchant. 5. (Iowa Code § 714.7B)
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