Iowa Code 80A.4 – License requirements
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1. Applications for a license or license renewal shall be submitted to the commissioner in the form the commissioner prescribes. A license or license renewal shall not be issued unless the applicant:
a. Is eighteen years of age or older.
b. Is not a peace officer.
c. Has never been convicted of a felony or aggravated misdemeanor.
d. Is not addicted to the use of alcohol or a controlled substance.
e. Does not have a history of repeated acts of violence.
f. Is of good moral character and has not been judged guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude.
g. Has not been convicted of a crime described in section 708.3, 708.4, 708.5, 708.6, 708.8, or 708.9.
h. Has not been convicted of illegally using, carrying or possessing a dangerous weapon.
i. Has not been convicted of fraud.
j. Provides fingerprints to the department.
k. Complies with other qualifications and requirements the commissioner adopts by rule.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Aggravated misdemeanor | up to 2 years | between $855 and $8,540 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 80A.4
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of public safety. See Iowa Code 80A.1
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the department of public safety. See Iowa Code 80A.1
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Licensee: means a person licensed under this chapter. See Iowa Code 80A.1
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Rule: includes "regulation". 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
2. If the applicant is a corporation, the requirements of subsection 1 apply to the president and to each officer, commissioner or employee who is actively involved in the licensed business in Iowa. If the applicant is a partnership or association, the requirements of subsection 1 apply to each partner or association member.
3. Each employee of an applicant or licensee shall possess the same qualifications required by subsection 1 for a licensee.
4. The fingerprints required by subsection 1 may be submitted by the department to the federal bureau of investigation through the state criminal history repository for the purpose of a national criminal history check.