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Universal product code label in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Universal product code label” 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 “Universal product code label” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“Universal product code label” means the unique ten-digit bar code placed on the packaging of an item that may be used for purposes including but not limited to tracking inventory, maintaining price information in a computerized database, and serving as proof of purchase of a particular item. 19. (Iowa Code § 714.8)

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