Iowa Code 478A.7 – Decorative gas lamps
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1. Commencing January 1, 1979 a person shall not sell or offer for sale in this state a decorative gas lamp manufactured after December 31, 1978.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Simple misdemeanor | up to 30 days | between $105 and $855 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 478A.7
- Department: means the department of natural resources. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- Person: means an individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or association. See Iowa Code 462A.2
- 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. As used in this section “decorative gas lamp” means a device installed for the purpose of producing illumination by burning natural, mixed or liquid petroleum gas and utilizing either a mantle or an open flame, but does not include portable camp lanterns or gas lamps.
3. Persons convicted of violating this section shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
4. Notwithstanding subsection 1, commencing January 1, 1990, a person may sell or offer for sale in this state a decorative gas lamp manufactured after December 31, 1978, if the utilities board within the utilities division of the department of commerce determines, after notice and an opportunity for interested persons to comment at an oral presentation, that the sale or offer for sale of decorative gas lamps does not violate the public interest.