712.6 Explosive or incendiary materials or devices.
1. A person who possesses any incendiary or explosive device or material with the intent to use such device or material to commit a public offense shall be guilty of a class “C” felony.
2. a. A person who possesses any incendiary or explosive device or material shall be guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor.
b. This subsection does not apply to a person holding a valid commercial license or user’s permit issued pursuant to chapter 101A, provided that the person is acting within the scope of authority granted by the license or permit.
3. A person who, with the intent to intimidate, annoy, or alarm another person, places a simulated explosive or simulated incendiary device in or near an occupied structure as defined in section 702.12, is guilty of a serious misdemeanor.
[C71, 73, 75, 77, §697.11; C79, 81, §712.6]
2004 Acts, ch 1125, §16; 2008 Acts, ch 1147, §4
Referred to in §712.9
Structure Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Section 712.1 - Arson defined.
Section 712.2 - Arson in the first degree.
Section 712.3 - Arson in the second degree.
Section 712.4 - Arson in the third degree.
Section 712.5 - Reckless use of fire or explosives.
Section 712.6 - Explosive or incendiary materials or devices.
Section 712.7 - False reports.
Section 712.9 - Violations of individual rights — penalties.