Iowa Code § 546B.1
Definitions
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Current — January 1, 2020
As of January 1, 2012
As used in this chapter:
1. a. “Advertising” or “advertisement” means any of the following:
(1) Any written or printed communication made for the purpose of soliciting, describing, or promoting veterans benefits appeal services, including but not limited to a brochure, letter, pamphlet, newspaper, telephone listing, periodical, or other writing.
(2) Any directory listing caused or permitted by a person to be made available which indicates that veterans benefits appeal services are being offered.
(3) Any radio, television, computer network, or similar airwave or electronic transmission which solicits or promotes a person offering veterans benefits appeal services.
b. “Advertising” or “advertisement” does not include any of the following:
(1) Any printing or writing used on buildings, uniforms, or badges, where the purpose of the writing is for identification.
(2) Any printing or writing in a memorandum or other communication used in the ordinary course of business where the sole purpose of the writing is other than the solicitation or promotion of veterans benefits appeal services.
When used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Compensation” means money, property, or anything else of value, which includes but is not limited to exclusive arrangements or agreements for the provision of services or the purchase of products.
2. “Person” includes, where applicable, natural persons, corporations, trusts, unincorporated associations, and partnerships.
3. “Trade or commerce” includes the marketing or sale of assets, goods, or services, or any commerce directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state.
4. “Veteran” means as defined in section 35.1.
3. “Veterans benefits appeal services” means services which a veteran might reasonably require in order to appeal a denial of federal or state veterans benefits, including but not limited to denials of disability, limited-income, home loan, insurance, education and training, burial and memorial, and dependent and survivor benefits.
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5. “Veterans’ benefit matter” means any preparation, presentation, or prosecution of a claim affecting a person who has filed or has expressed an intention to file an application for determination of payment, service, commodity, function, or status, entitlement to which is determined under laws administered by the United States department of veterans affairs or the Iowa department of veterans affairs pertaining to veterans and their dependents or survivors.
Former §546B.1 repealed by
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