Iowa Code
Iowa Code § 124.414 (2026)
Drug paraphernalia
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1. a. As used in this section, “drug paraphernalia” means all equipment, products, or materials of any kind used or attempted to be used in combination with a controlled substance, except those items used in combination with the lawful use of a controlled substance, to knowingly or intentionally and primarily do any of the following:
(1) Manufacture a controlled substance. \n Tue Dec 09 22:28:00 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 124 (73, 1) 47 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, §124.418\n\n (2) Inject, ingest, inhale, or otherwise introduce into the human body a controlled substance.
(3) Test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of a controlled substance.
(4) Enhance the effect of a controlled substance.
b. “Drug paraphernalia” does not include hypodermic needles or syringes if manufactured, delivered, sold, or possessed for a lawful purpose.
2. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or intentionally manufacture, deliver, sell, or possess drug paraphernalia.
3. A person who violates this section commits a simple misdemeanor. 2000 Acts, ch 1144, §4 Referred to in §124.418 \n
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 20
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2004–2026 · leading case: State of Iowa v. Deantay Darelle Williams, 895 N.W.2d 856 (Iowa 2017).
State of Iowa v. Deantay Darelle Williams, 895 N.W.2d 856 (Iowa 2017). “See Iowa Code § 124.414 (1)(a)(2), (2). If the police would have charged Williams with this offense that would mean, under our precedent, that Williams was arrested for that offense only, and charges for sexual assault could come at any time within the statute of limitations.”
State of Iowa v. Kenneth Ray Washington III, 832 N.W.2d 650 (Iowa 2013). “He also was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of section 124.414, a simple misdemeanor. Washington completed a court-ordered substance-abuse evaluation and reached a plea agreement with the prosecution.”
Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Seth Eugene Baldwin, 857 N.W.2d 195 (Iowa 2014). “See Iowa Code § 124.414 (2011). Candace and Baldwin met to discuss the charge, and Baldwin agreed to represent Candace.”
State of Iowa v. Alan Lee Watts, Jr., 801 N.W.2d 845 (Iowa 2011). “12, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of Iowa Code section 124.414 (2009). On July 17, 2009, Watts filed a motion to suppress, arguing “the search without a warrant was without consent, probable cause or exigent circumstances, and the search pursuant…”
Iowa Supreme Court Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Sloan, 692 N.W.2d 831 (Iowa 2005). “407 (2003), a serious misdemeanor); Count II — possession of drug paraphernalia (Iowa Code section 124.414, a simple misdemeanor); and Count III— possession of crack cocaine (Iowa Code section 124.”
State v. McConnelee, 690 N.W.2d 27 (Iowa 2004). “401(5); and possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of Iowa Code section 124.414. The defendant filed a motion to suppress the evidence discovered in the search of his vehicle.”
Davis v. Simmons, 100 F. Supp. 3d 723 (S.D. Iowa 2015). “6 State Defendants argue they have a complete defense to Plaintiffs’ claim that they were unconstitutionally seized during the April 15, 2013 traffic stop because Plaintiff Newmerzhycky pled guilty to the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia in violation of Iowa Code § 124.”
State of Iowa v. Dyan Marie Lee-Brown (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). “401(5); and possession of drug paraphernalia, in violation of section 124.414. Lee-Brown argues she is a second offender under section 124.”
State of Iowa v. Loretta Leah MacKenzie (Iowa Ct. App. 2016). “See Iowa Code § 124.414 (1)(a), (b). 13 asserts Benton was using marijuana to treat his aggressive cancer and had a doctor’s endorsement that he should “continue doing what he was doing.”
In the Matter of Prop. Seized for Forfeiture From Charles Clark D/B/A Day Dreams Charles Clark (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). “Equipment, products or materials that are knowingly, intentionally, or primarily intended to assist in the injection, ingestion, or inhalation of controlled substances are considered drug paraphernalia. Id.”
In the Interest of J.C., Minor Child, J.C., Father, T.T., Mother (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). “On January 12, 2016, the mother pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia by possessing a pipe with methamphetamine residue, in violation of Iowa Code section 124.414. The DHS provider opined the child could not be returned to the mother, stating, “My concerns would be the…”
Amended August 7, 2017 State of Iowa v. Deantay Darelle Williams (Iowa 2017). “See Iowa Code § 124.414 (1)(a)(2), (2). If the police would have charged Williams with this offense that would mean, under our precedent, that Williams was arrested for that offense only, and charges for sexual assault could come at any time within the statute of limitations.”
— Iowa Code § 124.414(1)(a)(2) — 1 case
In the Matter of Prop. Seized for Forfeiture From Charles Clark D/B/A Day Dreams Charles Clark (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). “Equipment, products or materials that are knowingly, intentionally, or primarily intended to assist in the injection, ingestion, or inhalation of controlled substances are considered drug paraphernalia. Id.”
— Iowa Code § 124.414(2) — 1 case
State of Iowa v. Jessica Rae Stanton (Iowa 2019).
— Iowa Code § 124.414(3) — 1 case
In the Matter of Prop. Seized for Forfeiture From Charles Clark D/B/A Day Dreams Charles Clark (Iowa Ct. App. 2014). “Equipment, products or materials that are knowingly, intentionally, or primarily intended to assist in the injection, ingestion, or inhalation of controlled substances are considered drug paraphernalia. Id.”
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