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IA Code § 717D.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717D - ANIMAL CONTEST EVENTS|Section 717D.3 - Exceptions.

717D.3 Exceptions.   1. This chapter does not apply to a function other than a contest event. A contest event does not involve any of the following events:   a. A race, including but not limited to a race regulated under chapter 99D.   b. A fair event as defined in section 174.1.   c. A rodeo or rodeo event.   d. A 4-H function.   e. A hunting or fishing party.   f. A field meet or trial in which the skill of dogs is demonstrated in pointing, retrieving, trailing, or chasing any game bird, game animal, or fur-bearing animal.   g. The raising or selling of game or fur-bearing animals as provided in chapter 481A.   2. This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:   a. An action to carry out an order issued by a court.   b. An action by a licensed veterinarian practicing veterinary medicine as provided in chapter 169.   c. An action that is consistent with animal husbandry practices.   d. An action allowed in order to carry out another provision of law which allows the action.   e. The taking, hunting, trapping, or fishing for a wild animal as provided in chapter 481A.   f. An action to protect the person’s property from a wild animal as defined in section 481A.1.   g. An action to protect a person from injury or death caused by a wild animal as defined in section 481A.1.   h. A person reasonably acting to protect the person’s property from damage caused by an unconfined animal.   i. A person reasonably acting to protect a person from injury or death caused by an unconfined animal.   j. A local authority reasonably acting to destroy an animal if, at the time of the destruction, the owner of the animal is absent or unable to care for the animal, and the animal is permanently distressed by disease or injury to a degree that would result in severe and prolonged suffering.   k. A research facility, as defined in section 162.2, provided that the research facility performs functions within the scope of accepted practices and disciplines associated with the research facility.  2002 Acts, ch 1130, §7; 2004 Acts, ch 1019, §31; 2008 Acts, ch 1058, §23
IA Code § 717D.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717D - ANIMAL CONTEST EVENTS|Section 717D.4 - Penalties.

717D.4 Penalties.   1. Except as provided in section 717D.2, subsection 10, a person who violates a provision of this chapter commits a class “D” felony.   2. A person who violates section 717D.2, subsection 10, by acting as a spectator of a contest event conducted in this state commits the following:   a. An aggravated misdemeanor for the first offense.   b. A class “D” felony for a second or subsequent offense.  2002 Acts, ch 1130, §8; 2004 Acts, ch 1056, §7, 10; 2008 Acts, ch 1135, §3
IA Code § 717D.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717D - ANIMAL CONTEST EVENTS|Section 717D.5 - Confiscation and disposition of animals.

717D.5 Confiscation and disposition of animals.   1. A local authority may confiscate an animal that is involved in a violation of section 717D.2. An animal that is livestock shall be considered neglected and may be rescued and disposed of as provided in section 717.5. An animal which is not livestock shall be considered threatened and rescued and disposed of as provided in section 717B.4.   2. If an animal that is involved in a violation of section 717D.2 is not rescued and disposed of pursuant to section 717.5 or 717B.4, it shall be forfeited to the state and subject to disposition as ordered by the court. In addition, the court shall order the owner of the animal to pay an amount which shall not be more than the expenses incurred in maintaining or disposing of the animal. The court may also order that the person pay reasonable attorney fees and expenses related to the investigation of the case that shall be taxed as other court costs. If more than one person has a divisible interest in the animal, the amount required to be paid shall be prorated based on the percentage of interest in the animal owned by each person. The moneys shall be paid to the local authority incurring the expense. The amount shall be subtracted from proceeds which are received from the sale of the animal ordered by the court.  2002 Acts, ch 1130, §9; 2004 Acts, ch 1056, §8, 10
IA Code § 717E.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717E - PETS AS PRIZES|Section 717E.1 - Definitions.

717E.1 Definitions.   As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   1. “Advertise” means to present a commercial message in any medium including but not limited to print, radio, television, sign, display, label, tag, or articulation.   2. “Business” means any enterprise relating to any of the following:   a. The sale or offer for sale of goods or services.   b. A recruitment for employment or membership in an organization.   c. A solicitation to make an investment.   d. An amusement or entertainment activity.   3. “Fair” means any of the following:   a. The annual fair and exposition held by the Iowa state fair board pursuant to chapter 173 or any fair event conducted by a fair under the provisions of chapter 174.   b. An exhibition of agricultural or manufactured products.   c. An event for operation of amusement rides or devices or concession booths.   4. “Game” means a game of chance or game of skill as defined in section 99B.1.   5. “Pet” means a living animal which is limited to a dog, cat, or an animal normally maintained in a small tank or cage in or near a residence, including but not limited to a rabbit, gerbil, hamster, mouse, parrot, canary, mynah, finch, tropical fish, goldfish, snake, turtle, gecko, or iguana.  2004 Acts, ch 1109, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §391  Referred to in §99B.31
IA Code § 717E.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717E - PETS AS PRIZES|Section 717E.2 - Pet awards prohibited.

717E.2 Pet awards prohibited.   A person is guilty of a simple misdemeanor if the person awards a pet or advertises that a pet may be awarded as any of the following:   1. A prize for participating in a game.   2. A prize for participating in a fair.   3. An inducement or condition for visiting a place of business or attending an event sponsored by a business.   4. An inducement or condition for executing a contract which includes provisions unrelated to the ownership, care, or disposition of the pet.  2004 Acts, ch 1109, §2; 2006 Acts, ch 1030, §81
IA Code § 717E.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717E - PETS AS PRIZES|Section 717E.3 - Exceptions.

717E.3 Exceptions.   This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:   1. A pet shop licensed pursuant to section 162.5 if the award of a pet is provided in connection with the sale of a pet on the premises of the pet shop.   2. Youth programs associated with 4-H clubs; future farmers of America; the Izaak Walton league of America; or organizations associated with outdoor recreation, hunting, or fishing including but not limited to the Iowa sportsmen’s federation.  2004 Acts, ch 1109, §3
IA Code § 717F.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.2 - Rulemaking — chapter 28E agreements — assistance of animal warden.

717F.2 Rulemaking — chapter 28E agreements — assistance of animal warden.   1. The department shall administer this chapter by doing all of the following:   a. Adopting rules as provided in chapter 17A for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.   b. Entering into agreements with public agencies pursuant to chapter 28E as the department determines necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.   2. An animal warden as defined in section 162.2 shall assist the department in seizing and maintaining custody of dangerous wild animals.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §2
IA Code § 717F.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.3 - Dangerous wild animals — prohibitions.

717F.3 Dangerous wild animals — prohibitions.   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person shall not do any of the following:   1. Own or possess a dangerous wild animal.   2. Cause or allow a dangerous wild animal owned by a person or in the person’s possession to breed.   3. Transport a dangerous wild animal into this state.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §3
IA Code § 717F.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.5 - Seizure, custody, and disposal of dangerous wild animals.

717F.5 Seizure, custody, and disposal of dangerous wild animals.   1. a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, the department shall seize a dangerous wild animal which is in the possession of a person if the person is not in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.   b. Upon request, the department may provide that the person retain possession of the dangerous wild animal for not more than fourteen days, upon conditions required by the department. During that period, the person shall take all necessary actions to comply with this chapter. The department shall inspect the premises where the dangerous wild animal is kept during reasonable times to ensure that the person is complying with the conditions.   2. If the person fails to comply with the conditions of the department at any time or is not in compliance with this chapter following the fourteen-day period, the department shall seize the dangerous wild animal.   a. The dangerous wild animal shall be considered to be a threatened animal which has been rescued as provided in chapter 717B. The court may authorize the return of the dangerous wild animal to the person from whom the dangerous wild animal was seized if the court finds all of the following:   (1) The person is capable of providing the care required for the dangerous wild animal.   (2) There is a substantial likelihood that the person will provide the care required for the dangerous wild animal.   (3) The dangerous wild animal has not been abused, neglected, or tortured, as provided in chapter 717B.   b. If the court orders a permanent disposition of the dangerous wild animal, the dangerous wild animal shall be subject to disposition as provided in section 717B.4 and the responsible party shall be assessed costs associated with its seizure, custody, and disposition as provided in that section. The department may find long-term placement for the dangerous wild animal with a wildlife sanctuary or institution accredited or certified by the American zoo and aquarium association.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §5
IA Code § 717F.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.6 - Cause of the escape of a dangerous wild animal — prohibition.

717F.6 Cause of the escape of a dangerous wild animal — prohibition.   A person shall not intentionally cause a dangerous wild animal to escape from its place of confinement, including as provided in section 717F.4.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §6
IA Code § 717F.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.9 - Dangerous wild animal registration fund.

717F.9 Dangerous wild animal registration fund.   1. A dangerous wild animal registration fund is created in the state treasury under the control of the department. The fund is composed of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and moneys available to and obtained or accepted by the department from the United States or private sources for placement in the fund. The fund shall include moneys deposited into the fund from registration fees collected by the department pursuant to section 717F.8.   2. Moneys in the dangerous wild animal registration fund are appropriated to the department exclusively to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. The moneys shall not be transferred, used, obligated, appropriated, or otherwise encumbered except as provided in this subsection.   3. Section 8.33 shall not apply to moneys in the dangerous wild animal registration fund. Notwithstanding section 12C.7, moneys earned as income or interest from the fund shall remain in the fund until expended as provided in this section.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §9  Referred to in §717F.8
IA Code § 717F.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.10 - Enforcement.

717F.10 Enforcement.   The department is the principal agency charged with enforcing the provisions of this chapter. An animal warden as defined in section 162.2, or an animal care provider or law enforcement officer as defined in section 717B.1, shall enforce this chapter as directed by the department.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §10
IA Code § 717F.11 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.11 - Civil penalty.

717F.11 Civil penalty.   A person owning or possessing a dangerous wild animal who violates a provision of this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two hundred dollars and not more than two thousand dollars for each dangerous wild animal involved in the violation. Each day that a violation continues shall be considered as a separate offense. The civil penalties shall be deposited into the general fund of the state.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §11
IA Code § 717F.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.12 - Injunctive relief.

717F.12 Injunctive relief.   The courts of this state may prevent and restrain violations of this chapter through the issuance of an injunction. The attorney general or a county attorney may institute suits on behalf of the state to prevent and restrain violations of this chapter.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §12
IA Code § 717F.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 717F - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS|Section 717F.13 - Criminal penalties.

717F.13 Criminal penalties.   A person who intentionally causes a dangerous wild animal to escape in violation of this chapter is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.  2007 Acts, ch 195, §13
IA Code § 718.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.1 - Insurrection.

718.1 Insurrection.   An insurrection is three or more persons acting in concert and using physical violence against persons or property, with the purpose of interfering with, disrupting, or destroying the government of the state or any subdivision thereof, or to prevent any executive, legislative, or judicial officer or body from performing its lawful function. Participation in insurrection is a class “C” felony.  [C51, §2565, 2567; R60, §4188, 4190; C73, §3845, 3847; C97, §4724, 4726; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §12897, 12898, 12900, 12904; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §689.1, 689.2, 689.4, 689.8; C79, 81, §718.1]
IA Code § 718.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.2 - Impersonating a public official.

718.2 Impersonating a public official.   Any person who falsely claims to be or assumes to act as an elected or appointed officer, magistrate, peace officer, or person authorized to act on behalf of the state or any subdivision thereof, having no authority to do so, commits an aggravated misdemeanor.  [C51, §2671, 2672; R60, §4298, 4299; C73, §3962, 3963; C97, §4901, 4902; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §13306, 13307; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §740.4, 740.5; C79, 81, §718.2]
IA Code § 718.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.3 - Willful disturbance.

718.3 Willful disturbance.   Any person who willfully disturbs any deliberative body or agency of the state, or subdivision thereof, with the purpose of disrupting the functioning of such body or agency by tumultuous behavior, or coercing by force or the threat of force any official conduct or proceeding, commits a serious misdemeanor.  [C79, 81, §718.3]
IA Code § 718.4 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.4 - Harassment of public officers and employees.

718.4 Harassment of public officers and employees.   Any person who willfully prevents or attempts to prevent any public officer or employee from performing the officer’s or employee’s duty commits a simple misdemeanor.  [C79, 81, §718.4]
IA Code § 718.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.5 - Falsifying public documents.

718.5 Falsifying public documents.   A person who, having no right or authority to do so, makes or alters any public document, or any instrument which purports to be a public document, or who possesses a seal or any counterfeit seal of the state or of any of its subdivisions, or of any officer, employee, or agency of the state or of any of its subdivisions, commits a class “D” felony.  [C51, §2628, 2642, 2677; R60, §4255, 4269, 4304; C73, §3919, 3933, 3968; C97, §1136, 4855, 4869, 4907; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §13141, 13156, 13283, 13314; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §718.3, 718.8, 738.21, 740.12; C79, 81, §718.5]
IA Code § 718.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT|Section 718.6 - False reports to or communications with public safety entities.

718.6 False reports to or communications with public safety entities.   1. A person who reports or causes to be reported false information to a fire department, a law enforcement authority, or other public safety entity, knowing that the information is false, or who reports the alleged occurrence of a criminal act knowing the act did not occur, commits a simple misdemeanor, unless the alleged criminal act reported is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony, in which case the person commits a serious misdemeanor.   2. A person who telephones an emergency 911 communications center knowing that the person is not reporting an emergency or otherwise needing emergency information or assistance commits a simple misdemeanor.   3. A person who knowingly provides false information to a law enforcement officer who enters the information on a citation commits a simple misdemeanor, unless the criminal act for which the citation is issued is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony, in which case the person commits a serious misdemeanor.  [R60, §1768; C73, §1566; C97, §2468; S13, §2468; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §13110, 13111; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, §714.31, 714.32; C71, 73, 75, 77, §714.31, 714.32, 714.42; C79, 81, §718.6]  95 Acts, ch 89, §1  Referred to in §34A.16, 80F.1
IA Code § 718A.1 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718A - DESECRATION OF FLAG OR OTHER INSIGNIA|Section 718A.1 - Definitions.

718A.1 Definitions.   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.  2007 Acts, ch 202, §13; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §88
IA Code § 718A.1A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718A - DESECRATION OF FLAG OR OTHER INSIGNIA|Section 718A.1A - Desecration of flag or insignia.

718A.1A Desecration of flag or insignia.   Any person who in any manner, for exhibition or display, shall place or cause to be placed, any word, figure, mark, picture, design, drawing, or any advertisement of any nature, upon any flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or upon any flag, ensign, great seal, or other insignia of this state, or shall expose or cause to be exposed to public view, any such flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or any such flag, ensign, great seal, or other insignia of this state, upon which shall have been printed, painted, or otherwise placed, or to which shall be attached, appended, affixed, or annexed, any word, figure, mark, picture, design, or drawing, or any advertisement of any nature, or who shall expose to public view, manufacture, sell, expose for sale, give away, or have in possession for sale, or to give away, or for use for any purpose any article or substance, being an article of merchandise or a receptacle of merchandise or article or thing for carrying or transporting merchandise, upon which shall have been printed, painted, attached or otherwise placed, a representation of any such flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or any such flag, ensign, great seal, or other insignia of this state, to advertise, call attention to, decorate, mark, or distinguish the article or substance on which so placed, or who shall publicly mutilate, deface, defile or defy, trample upon, cast contempt upon, satirize, deride or burlesque, either by words or act, such flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or flag, ensign, great seal, or other insignia of this state, or who shall, for any purpose, place such flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or flag, ensign, great seal, or other insignia of this state, upon the ground or where the same may be trod upon, shall be deemed guilty of a simple misdemeanor.  [S13, §5028-a; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §472; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §32.1]  C93, §718A.1  CS2007, §718A.1A
IA Code § 718A.2 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718A - DESECRATION OF FLAG OR OTHER INSIGNIA|Section 718A.2 - Actions for penalty.

718A.2 Actions for penalty.   The action or suit may be brought by and in the name of the state, on the relation of a citizen of the state, and the penalty, when collected, less the reasonable cost and expense of action or suit and recovery, to be certified by the clerk of the district court of the county in which the offense is committed, shall be paid to the treasurer of state for deposit in the general fund of the state, and two or more penalties may be sued for and recovered in the same action or suit.  [S13, §5028-a; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §473; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §32.2]  83 Acts, ch 185, §1, 62; 83 Acts, ch 186, §10014, 10201, 10204  C93, §718A.2
IA Code § 718A.3 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE|Chapter 718A - DESECRATION OF FLAG OR OTHER INSIGNIA|Section 718A.3 - Federal flag and insignia — definition.

718A.3 Federal flag and insignia — definition.   The words “flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States” as used in this chapter, shall include any flag, standard, color, ensign, shield, or other insignia of the United States, or any picture or representation of any of them, made of any substance or represented on any substance, and of any size, evidently purporting to be any such flag, standard, color, insignia, shield, or other insignia of the United States of America, or a picture or a representation of any of them.  [S13, §5028-a; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §474; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §32.3]  C93, §718A.3