Iowa · Iowa Code — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 321, 321J)

Iowa Code (Motor Veh.) § 321J.20A: LICENSESANDNONOPERATOR’S IDENTIFICATIONCARDS—VIOLATIONS 321.216Unlawfuluseoflicenseornonoperator’sidentificationcard—penalty

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

It is a simple misdemeanor to unlawfully display, possess, lend, or misrepresent a driver's license or nonoperator's identification card, or to fail to surrender one upon lawful demand.

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