Iowa Code 542.15 – Criminal penalties
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 542.15
- 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
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
542.15 Criminal penalties.
1. A person who violates a provision of § 542.13 is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
2. If the board has reason to believe that a person has committed a violation subject to subsection 1, the board may certify the facts to the attorney general of this state, or to the county attorney of the county where the person maintains a business office, who, in the attorney general’s or county attorney’s discretion, may initiate an appropriate criminal proceeding.
3. If, after an investigation under § 542.11 or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person or firm has knowingly engaged in an act or practice that constitutes a violation subject to subsection 1, the board may submit its information to the attorney general of any state, or other appropriate law enforcement official, who, in such official’s discretion, may initiate an appropriate criminal proceeding.
2001 Acts, ch 55, §15, 38
Referred to in §542.14, 542.16
1. A person who violates a provision of § 542.13 is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
2. If the board has reason to believe that a person has committed a violation subject to subsection 1, the board may certify the facts to the attorney general of this state, or to the county attorney of the county where the person maintains a business office, who, in the attorney general’s or county attorney’s discretion, may initiate an appropriate criminal proceeding.
3. If, after an investigation under § 542.11 or otherwise, the board has reason to believe that a person or firm has knowingly engaged in an act or practice that constitutes a violation subject to subsection 1, the board may submit its information to the attorney general of any state, or other appropriate law enforcement official, who, in such official’s discretion, may initiate an appropriate criminal proceeding.
2001 Acts, ch 55, §15, 38
Referred to in §542.14, 542.16