Iowa Code 80A.9 – Badges — uniforms
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1. A licensee or an employee of a licensee shall not use a badge in connection with the activities of the licensee’s business unless the badge has been prescribed or approved by the commissioner.
Terms Used In Iowa Code 80A.9
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of public safety. See Iowa Code 80A.1
- Department: means the department of public safety. See Iowa Code 80A.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
- Licensee: means a person licensed under this chapter. See Iowa Code 80A.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
- Uniform: means a manner of dress of a particular style and distinctive appearance as distinguished from ordinary clothing customarily used and worn by the general public. See Iowa Code 80A.1
2. A licensee or an employee of a licensee shall not use an identification card other than the card issued by the department or make a statement with the intent to give the impression that the licensee or employee is a peace officer.
3. A uniform worn by a licensee or employee of a licensee shall conform with rules adopted by the commissioner.
4. A bail enforcement agent other than a licensee shall not do any of the following:
a. Use a badge or identification card other than one which is in accordance with the laws of the state of origin.
b. Wear a uniform or make a statement that gives the impression that the agent is a peace officer.