Iowa Code 724.16A – Trafficking in stolen weapons
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Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 10 years | between $1,370 and $13,660 |
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 724.16A
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
724.16A Trafficking in stolen weapons.
1. A person who knowingly transfers or acquires possession, or who facilitates the transfer, of a stolen firearm commits:
a. A class “”D”” felony for a first offense.
b. A class “”C”” felony for second and subsequent offenses or if the weapon is used in the commission of a public offense.
2. However, this section shall not apply to a person purchasing stolen firearms through a buy-back program sponsored by a law enforcement agency if the firearms are returned to their rightful owners or destroyed.
94 Acts, ch 1172, §55; 97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §235
Section affirmed and reenacted effective May 6, 1997; legislative findings; 97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4
1. A person who knowingly transfers or acquires possession, or who facilitates the transfer, of a stolen firearm commits:
a. A class “”D”” felony for a first offense.
b. A class “”C”” felony for second and subsequent offenses or if the weapon is used in the commission of a public offense.
2. However, this section shall not apply to a person purchasing stolen firearms through a buy-back program sponsored by a law enforcement agency if the firearms are returned to their rightful owners or destroyed.
94 Acts, ch 1172, §55; 97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4; 2013 Acts, ch 90, §235
Section affirmed and reenacted effective May 6, 1997; legislative findings; 97 Acts, ch 119, §1, 3, 4