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Unprocessed marijuana plant in Iowa Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session

In Iowa criminal law, “Unprocessed marijuana plant” 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 “Unprocessed marijuana plant” mean in Iowa criminal law?

“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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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.