# Iowa Code § 714.4: Claim of right

> Iowa · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.4

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 714.4
- **Heading:** Claim of right
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XVI / Chapter 714 / Section 714.4

## Text

No person who takes, obtains, disposes of, or otherwise uses or acquires property, is guilty of theft by reason of such act if the person reasonably believes that the person has a right, privilege or license to do so, or if the person does in fact have such right, privilege or license.

[C79, 81, §714.4]

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 714.1 Theft defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2 Degrees of theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2A Theft against an older individual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2B Organized retail theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2C Looting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.2D Crimes involving gift cards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.2D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.3 Value.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.3A Aggravated theft.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.4 Claim of right.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.5 Library materials and equipment — unpurchased merchandise — evidence of intention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.6 Land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.6A Video or equipment rental property theft evidence of intention affirmative defense.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.6A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.7 Operating vehicle without owner’s consent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 714.7B Theft detection devices — shield or removal prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXVI_C714_S714.7B.md)

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