# Iowa Code § 80A.3: License required

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.3

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 80A.3
- **Heading:** License required
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title III / Chapter 80A / Section 80A.3

## Text

(1) A person shall not operate a bail enforcement business, private investigation business, or private security business, or otherwise employ persons in the operation of such a business located within this state unless the person is licensed by the commissioner in accordance with this chapter.

(2) A license issued under this chapter expires two years from the date issued.

84 Acts, ch 1235, §3; 98 Acts, ch 1149, §2

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 80A.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.2 Persons exempt.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.3 License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.3A Notification of and registration with local law enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.4 License requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.5 Licensee fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.6 Display of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.7 Identification cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.8 Duplicate license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.9 Badges — uniforms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.10 Licensee’s bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.10A Licensee’s proof of financial responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.10A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.11 Written report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 80A.12 Refusal, suspension, or revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TIII_C80A_S80A.12.md)

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