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ID S1345

ID S1345
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the careless exposure of barbed wire and to revise penalties.


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Introduced
02/23/2022
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
03/04/2022
Passed
Dead
03/31/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

FENCES -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the careless exposure of barbed wire and to revise penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions regarding the careless exposure of barbed wire. It expands the parties responsible for addressing barbed wire that is left down or in disrepair, and revises the penalties for violations. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful for any "occupant, owner, firm, or corporation" to allow barbed wire to be left in a manner that could injure livestock. It also requires these parties to correct the violation within seven days of receiving notice, and establishes a tiered penalty system with infractions for first and second offenses and a misdemeanor for a third offense within five years. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective as of July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

State Affairs Committee (S)

Last Action

House Agricultural Affairs Committee (00:00 3/10/2022 Room EW42) (on 03/10/2022)

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