Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 718A.1 (2026)

Definitions

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As used in this chapter:

1. “Contempt” means an intentional lack of respect or reverence by treating in a rough manner.

2. “Deface” means to intentionally mar the external appearance.

3. “Defile” means to intentionally make physically unclean.

4. “Mutilate” means to intentionally cut up or alter so as to make imperfect.

5. “Trample” means to intentionally tread upon or intentionally cause a machine, vehicle, or animal to tread upon. 2007 Acts, ch 202, §13; 2008 Acts, ch 1032, §88 \n

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1998–2007 · leading case: Roe v. Milligan, 479 F. Supp. 2d 995 (S.D. Iowa 2007).

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Roe v. Milligan, 479 F. Supp. 2d 995 (S.D. Iowa 2007). · cites it 12× “Iowa Code § 718A.1 (2006) (hereinafter “flag desecration statute”).”

State v. Janssen, 580 N.W.2d 260 (Wis. 1998). “§ 35-45-1-4 (West 1998); Iowa Code Ann. § 718A.1 (West 1993); Kan.”

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