Terms Used In Iowa Code 142A.11

  • Department: means the Iowa department of public health. See Iowa Code 142A.2
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
  • Tobacco: means both cigarettes and tobacco products as defined in section 453A. See Iowa Code 142A.2
 A minor who is twelve years of age or older shall have the legal capacity to act and give consent to the provision of tobacco cessation coaching services pursuant to a tobacco cessation telephone and internet-based program approved by the department. Consent shall not be subject to later disaffirmance by reason of such minority. The consent of another person, including but not limited to the consent of a spouse, parent, custodian, or guardian, shall not be necessary.