Section 481.7.2. Definitions.

“Compensation” means remuneration for the sale of goods and services, including cash or other forms of payment.

“Department” means the department of inspections and appeals.

“Official” means an officer of the state of Iowa receiving a salary or per diem whether elected or appointed or whether serving full-time or part-time. Official includes, but is not limited to, supervisory personnel and members of state agencies and does not include members of the general assembly or legislative employees.

Where the term “official” is used in this chapter, it includes a firm of which any of those persons is a partner and a corporation of which any of those persons hold 10 percent or more of the stock, either directly or indirectly, and the spouse and minor children of any of those persons.

“Sale of goods or services” means the receipt of compensation by an official for providing goods or services.