I looked into handgunlaw.us, and it states carrying into a "class b" in Iowa is ok, so thats taken care of. However, 724.4C Possession or carrying of firearms while under the influence. States,
"A permit issued under this chapter is invalid if the person to whom the permit is issued is intoxicated as provided in section 321J.2, subsection 1." (http://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.724.pdf)
So move to 321J.1
"321J.2 Operating while under the influence of alcohol or a drug or while having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more (OWI).
1. A person commits the offense of operating while intoxicated if the person operates a motor vehicle in this state in any of the following conditions:
a. While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other drug or a combination of such substances.
b. While having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more.
c. While any amount of a controlled substance is present in the person, as measured in the person’s blood or urine."
(http://thompsonjustice.com/2008/02/for-your-reference-iowa-code-§321j2-owi/)
Lets not get into the "if you should" drink and carry, I would like to hear the "if it is legal" to do so. I would like to think a drink or two with a meal would be legal... But, it says in section a, "While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage " so one would think that means even one sip renders your permit invalid. Then sub section b goes on to say, "While having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more." This would seem to mean that sub section a says with ANY alcohol in your system, even a .01, would mean you are commiting an OWI. Sub section b says it needs to be .08 or higher. I am a bit confused, thoughts?
"A permit issued under this chapter is invalid if the person to whom the permit is issued is intoxicated as provided in section 321J.2, subsection 1." (http://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Chapter.724.pdf)
So move to 321J.1
"321J.2 Operating while under the influence of alcohol or a drug or while having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more (OWI).
1. A person commits the offense of operating while intoxicated if the person operates a motor vehicle in this state in any of the following conditions:
a. While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or other drug or a combination of such substances.
b. While having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more.
c. While any amount of a controlled substance is present in the person, as measured in the person’s blood or urine."
(http://thompsonjustice.com/2008/02/for-your-reference-iowa-code-§321j2-owi/)
Lets not get into the "if you should" drink and carry, I would like to hear the "if it is legal" to do so. I would like to think a drink or two with a meal would be legal... But, it says in section a, "While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage " so one would think that means even one sip renders your permit invalid. Then sub section b goes on to say, "While having an alcohol concentration of .08 or more." This would seem to mean that sub section a says with ANY alcohol in your system, even a .01, would mean you are commiting an OWI. Sub section b says it needs to be .08 or higher. I am a bit confused, thoughts?