Attorney's Note

Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
Class B felonyup to 25 years
Class C felonyup to 10 yearsbetween $1,370 and $13,660
For details, see Iowa Code902.9

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 708B.1

  • 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
708B.1 Anthrax.
1. Unlawful possession. Any person who knowingly possesses bacillus anthracis or any
substance containing bacillus anthracis is guilty of a class “”C”” felony.
2. Unlawful distribution. Any person who knowingly distributes bacillus anthracis or any substance containing bacillus anthracis to any other person, which may or may not cause exposure to bacillus anthracis, is guilty of a class “”B”” felony.
3. Exceptions. This section shall not apply to a person who possesses or distributes bacillus anthracis or any substance containing bacillus anthracis which is being used solely for a purpose which is lawfully authorized under federal law.
2002 Acts, ch 1092, §1
C2003, §126.24
2003 Acts, ch 44, §115
CS2003, §708B.1