Iowa legal term
Wildlife sanctuary in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Wildlife sanctuary” 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 “Wildlife sanctuary” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Wildlife sanctuary” means an organization exempt from taxation pursuant to section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code that operates a place of refuge where abused, neglected, unwanted, impounded, abandoned, orphaned, or displaced wildlife are provided care for their lifetime, if all of the following apply: a. (Iowa Code § 717F.1)
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