Iowa Code 502.508 – Criminal penalties
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Criminal penalties.
a. Except as provided in paragraph “b”, a person who willfully violates any provision of this chapter, or any rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, is guilty of a class “D” felony.
b. A person who willfully violates section 502.501 or section 502.502, subsection 1, resulting in a loss of more than ten thousand dollars is guilty of a class “C” felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C felony | up to 10 years | between $1,370 and $13,660 |
| Class D felony | up to 5 years | between $1,025 and $10,245 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 502.508
- 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
- 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.
Criminal reference not required.
The attorney general or the proper county attorney, with or without a reference from the administrator, may institute criminal proceedings under this chapter.
3.
No limitation on other criminal enforcement.
This chapter does not limit the power of this state to punish a person for conduct that constitutes a crime under other laws of this state.