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Iowa Code § 718A.1 — Definitions
Current through 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.)
Part of Chapter 718A: Desecration of Flag or Other Insignia, Iowa Code.
Full text of Iowa Code § 718A.1
Statutory text current through the 2026 Iowa Code (enactments effective on or before 2026-01-01, through the 2025 Regular Session, 91st G.A.). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the official 2026 Iowa Code (Legislative Services Agency); it is not the official publication of the State of Iowa.
As used in this chapter:
1. “Contempt” means an intentional lack of respect or reverence by treating in a rough manner.
2. “Deface” means to intentionally mar the external appearance.
3. “Defile” means to intentionally make physically unclean.
4. “Mutilate” means to intentionally cut up or alter so as to make imperfect.
5. “Trample” means to intentionally tread upon or intentionally cause a machine, vehicle, or animal to tread upon.
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