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Trainer in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Trainer” 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 “Trainer” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Trainer” means a person who trains an animal for purposes of engaging in a contest event, regardless of where the contest event is located. (Iowa Code § 717D.1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.