Iowa Code § 80A.9
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Badges — uniforms.
Official statutory text
(1) A licensee or an employee of a licensee shall not use a badge in connection with the activities of the licensee’s business unless the badge has been prescribed or approved by the commissioner.
(2) A licensee or an employee of a licensee shall not use an identification card other than the card issued by the department or make a statement with the intent to give the impression that the licensee or employee is a peace officer.
(3) A uniform worn by a licensee or employee of a licensee shall conform with rules adopted by the commissioner.
(4) A bail enforcement agent other than a licensee shall not do any of the following:
(4) (a) Use a badge or identification card other than one which is in accordance with the laws of the state of origin.
(4) (b) Wear a uniform or make a statement that gives the impression that the agent is a peace officer.
84 Acts, ch 1235, §9; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §7
(2) A licensee or an employee of a licensee shall not use an identification card other than the card issued by the department or make a statement with the intent to give the impression that the licensee or employee is a peace officer.
(3) A uniform worn by a licensee or employee of a licensee shall conform with rules adopted by the commissioner.
(4) A bail enforcement agent other than a licensee shall not do any of the following:
(4) (a) Use a badge or identification card other than one which is in accordance with the laws of the state of origin.
(4) (b) Wear a uniform or make a statement that gives the impression that the agent is a peace officer.
84 Acts, ch 1235, §9; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §7
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