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Iowa Code § 551A.1 Definitions.
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1. “Advertising” means a circular, prospectus, advertisement, or other material, or a communication by radio, television, pictures, or similar means used in connection with an offer or sale of a business opportunity. 2. a. “Business opportunity” means an opportunity to start a bu…
Iowa Code § 551A.10 Penalties.
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1. A seller who willfully violates the requirements for disclosure or for the contents of a business opportunity contract pursuant to section 551A.3 , who provides misleading advertising as provided in section 551A.9 , who willfully violates a rule under this chapter , or who wil…
Iowa Code § 551A.2 Scope.
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1. The provisions of this chapter concerning sales and offers to sell apply to persons who sell or offer to sell a business opportunity when any of the following apply: a. An offer to sell is made in this state. b. An offer to purchase is made and accepted in this state. c. The p…
Iowa Code § 551A.3 Disclosure documents — contracts.
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1. Disclosure document required. A person required to file an irrevocable consent to service of process with the secretary of state as a seller as provided in section 551A.7 shall not act as seller in this state unless the person provides a written disclosure document to each pur…