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 […]
645.2 Actions for merchandise or damages. 1. An action for recovery of merchandise or the purchase price, damages, and costs may be brought by an owner pursuant to this chapter in any court of competent jurisdiction, including a court of small claims if the claim does not exceed jurisdictional limits. 2. A conviction under chapter […]
645.3 Liability. 1. A person who knowingly and without claim of right wrongfully appropriates, takes possession of, or alters the price indicia of merchandise of a mercantile establishment without the consent of the owner and with the intent to convert the merchandise to the person’s own use without having paid the full purchase price for […]
