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Can you summarize IACO 725.7?
VICE > Gaming and betting penalty.
Short Summary
This legal document, part of the Iowa Code, governs gaming and betting activities in the state of Iowa. It prohibits individuals from participating in games for money or property, making bets, engaging in bookmaking, and other related activities, except as permitted in Chapters 99B and 99D. Violation of this section results in different degrees of illegal gaming offenses, with penalties ranging from serious misdemeanors to class ‘C’ felonies, depending on the offense and the value of money or property involved. It is important for individuals in Iowa to be aware of these regulations to avoid legal consequences.
Whom does it apply to?
All persons in the state of Iowa
What does it govern?
Gaming and betting
What are exemptions?
Chapters 99B and 99D permit certain gaming and betting activities
What are the Penalties?
Illegal gaming in the fourth degree: Serious misdemeanor for a first offense, aggravated misdemeanor for a second offense, class 'D' felony for a third offense, class 'C' felony for a fourth or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the third degree: Aggravated misdemeanor for a first offense, class 'D' felony for a second offense, class 'C' felony for a third or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the second degree: Class 'D' felony for a first offense, class 'C' felony for a second or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the first degree: Class 'C' felony
Jurisdiction
Iowa