§ 137G.1 — Definitions

Iowa § 137G.1

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title IV: PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 137G: FOOD DELIVERY PLATFORMS

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Consent” means a mutual acknowledgment by a restaurant and a food delivery
platform, which may be obtained electronically.
2. “Food delivery platform” or “platform” means a business that acts as a third-party
intermediary by taking and arranging for the delivery or pickup of orders from multiple
restaurants for consumers, not including delivery or pickup orders placed directly with,
and fulfilled by, a restaurant. “Food delivery platform” does not include websites, mobile
applications, or other electronic services that do not post restaurant menus, logos, or pricing
information on the platform.
3. “Likeness” means a mark or trade name.
4. “Mark” means a trademark or service mark, regardless of whether the trademark or
service mark is actually registered with the state or other entity.
5. “Restaurant”meansabusinessinthestatethatoperatesitsownpermanentfoodservice
facilities with commercial cooking equipment on its premises and prepares and offers to sell
multiple entrees for consumption on or off the premises.
6. “Trade name” means a name used by a person or entity to identify a person or entity’s
vocation.