Iowa · Iowa Code — Criminal Law (Ch. 707–715A)
Iowa Code (Criminal) § 708.15: 708.11AUnauthorizedplacementofglobalpositioningdevice
What this law says, in plain English
Section 708.11A prohibits placing a GPS device on another person or object without consent to track their movements without legitimate purpose; violation is a serious misdemeanor. Section 708.12 addresses removing an officer's communication or control device, with penalties ranging from simple misdemeanor to Class D felony depending on intent and injury caused.
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