Iowa § 80A.2 - 80A.2 Persons exempt.

Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 80A.2 — 80A.2 Persons exempt., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 80A.2. 80A.2 Persons exempt.

This chapter does not apply to the following: 1. An officer or employee of the United States, of a state, or a political subdivision of the United States or of a state while the officer or employee is engaged in the performance of official duties. 2. A peace officer engaged in the private security business or the private investigation business with the knowledge and consent of the chief executive officer of the peace officer’s law enforcement agency. 3. A person employed full or part-time by one employer in connection with the affairs of the employer, except for a person employed by a surety licensed pursuant to chapter 811 who is acting as a bail enforcement agent. 4. An attorney licensed to practice in Iowa, while performing duties as an attorney. 5. A person engaged exclusively in the business of obtaining and furnishing information regarding the financial rating or standing and credit of persons. 6. A person exclusively employed in making investigations and adjustments for insurance companies. 7. A person who is the legal owner of personal property which has been sold under a security agreement or a conditional sales agreement, or a secured party under the terms of a security interest while the person is performing acts relating to the repossession of the property. 8. A person engaged in the process of verifying the credentials of physicians and allied health professionals applying for hospital staff privileges. 9. A person engaged in the business of transporting prisoners under a contract with the Iowa department of corrections or a county sheriff, a similar agency from another state, or the federal government. 10. A certified public accountant authorized to practice pursuant to chapter 542, while performing duties as a certified public accountant. 84 Acts, ch 1135, §1; 84 Acts, ch 1235, §2; 92 Acts, ch 1183, §1; 98 Acts, ch 1131, §1; 2015 Acts, ch 13, §1; 2024 Acts, ch 1028, §1 Wed Dec 10 22:29:48 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 80A.2 (18, 0)

Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 80A.2

What does Iowa Code § 80A.2 cover?

Section 80A.2 ("80A.2 Persons exempt.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Iowa § 80A.2?

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Is this the official text of Iowa law?

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How does Iowa § 80A.2 apply to my situation?

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