Iowa Code 144.53 – Other acts — simple misdemeanors
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Any person committing any of the following acts is guilty of a simple misdemeanor:
1. Knowingly transports or accepts for transportation, interment, or other disposition a dead body without an accompanying permit as provided in this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Simple misdemeanor | up to 30 days | between $105 and $855 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 144.53
- Dead body: means a lifeless human body or parts or bones of a body, if, from the state of the body, parts, or bones, it may reasonably be concluded that death recently occurred. See Iowa Code 144.1
- following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
- Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
2. Refuses to provide information required by this chapter.
3. Willfully violates any of the provisions of this chapter or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon the person by this chapter.