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ID H0349

ID H0349
Amends existing law to provide that the owner of certain livestock shall not be liable for damage caused by such livestock that stray from an open range to a herd district unless the district is enclosed by fences, cattle guards, or cattle gates.


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Introduced
03/21/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
03/23/2023
Passed
03/31/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

HERD DISTRICTS -- Amends existing law to provide that the owner of certain livestock shall not be liable for damage caused by such livestock that stray from an open range to a herd district unless the district is enclosed by fences, cattle guards, or cattle gates.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law in Idaho to provide that the owner of certain livestock, such as cattle, horses, or mules, shall not be liable for damage caused by such livestock that stray from an open range to a herd district, unless the herd district is enclosed by lawful fences, cattle guards, or gates. The bill also requires the board of county commissioners to provide that any agricultural lands adjacent to public domain where livestock are grazed must be enclosed by a lawful fence, and that any roads leading from such agricultural areas to the public domain must have cattle guards or gates. The bill also includes an emergency clause, indicating that it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on April 3, 2023 Session Law Chapter 261 Effective: 04/03/2023 (on 04/06/2023)

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