645.1 - DEFINITIONS. - Iowa Statutes

645.1 DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Mercantile establishment" includes any place where merchandise is displayed, held, or offered for sale, either retail or wholesale. 2. "Merchandise" includes any object, ware, good, commodity, or other similar item displayed or offered for sale. 3. "Owner" means an owner of a mercantile establishment and includes a designated representative of the owner.          Section History: Recent Form 89 Acts, ch 99, § 1; 97 Acts, ch 97, § 1