546B.1 Definitions. 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 […]
546B.2 Advertising or promotion disclosures. 1. A person who advertises or promotes any event, presentation, seminar, workshop, or other public gathering regarding veterans’ benefits or entitlements shall include a disclosure as provided in this section and must disseminate the disclosure, both orally and in writing, at the beginning of the event, presentation, seminar, workshop, or […]
546B.3 Prohibited acts or practices. A person who commits any of the following acts or practices commits a violation of this chapter: 1. Receives compensation for advising or assisting another person with a veterans’ benefit matter, except as permitted under Tit. 38 of the United States Code. 2. Uses financial or other personal information gathered […]
546B.4 Inapplicability of chapter. This chapter does not apply to officers, employees, or volunteers of the state, or of any county, city, or other political subdivision, or of a federal agency of the United States, who are acting in their official capacity. 2018 Acts, ch 1115, §5
546B.5 Unfair practice — penalties. A violation of this chapter is a violation of section 714.16, subsection 2, paragraph “a”. Any civil penalty recovered for a violation of this chapter shall be deposited in the veterans trust fund created in section 35A.13. 2018 Acts, ch 1115, §6
