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2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 17 - LIVESTOCK MARKETS › Section 25-1737 - SANITATION.

25-1737. SANITATION. Every public livestock market shall be maintained in a sanitary condition conforming to standards established by rules of the director of the department of agriculture.
History:
[25-1737, added 1961, ch. 201, sec. 19, p. 310; am. 1967, ch. 221, sec. 3, p. 667; am. 1974, ch. 18, sec. 159, p. 364.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1901 - ALTERING MARKS AND BRANDS.

25-1901. ALTERING MARKS AND BRANDS. Every person who marks or brands, alters, conceals, disfigures, obliterates, or defaces the mark or brand of any horse, mare, colt, jack, jennet, mule, bull, ox, steer, cow, calf, sheep, goat, hog, shoat or pig belonging to another, with intent thereby to steal the same or to prevent identification thereof by the true owner, shall be guilty of a felony.
History:
[(25-1901) 1881, p. 295, secs. 10, 17; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6867; C.S., sec. 8328; am. 1931, ch. 23, sec. 1, p. 50; I.C.A., sec. 24-1601; am. 1951, ch. 158, sec. 1, p. 354.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1903 - USE OR POSSESSION OF RUNNING IRON.

25-1903. USE OR POSSESSION OF RUNNING IRON. Any person who uses, or has, or keeps in his possession, any running branding iron, tool, or instrument used by him for running a brand on any livestock, or who changes or disfigures any brand with such instrument, is guilty of grand larceny and punishable as provided by law. The possession of such iron or instrument is prima facie evidence of guilt.
History:
[(25-1903) 1885, p. 61, sec. 1; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6868; C.S., sec. 8329; I.C.A., sec. 24-1603.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1905 - REMOVAL OF HIDES FROM CARCASSES.

25-1905. REMOVAL OF HIDES FROM CARCASSES. Any person other than the owner, his servant or agent who skins or removes from the carcass, the skin, hide, or pelt of any neat cattle or sheep found dead or perished, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-1905) 1883, p. 126, sec. 1; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6870; C.S., sec. 8331; I.C.A., sec. 24-1605.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1906 - SLAUGHTERING UNBRANDED CATTLE.

25-1906. SLAUGHTERING UNBRANDED CATTLE. Any person who slaughters any head of neat cattle, before the same is distinctly marked or branded, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-1906) 1883, p. 126, sec. 2; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6871; C.S., sec. 8332; I.C.A., sec. 24-1606.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1907 - GRAZING SHEEP ON CATTLE RANGE.

25-1907. GRAZING SHEEP ON CATTLE RANGE. Any person owning or having charge of sheep, who herds, grazes, or pastures the same, or permits or suffers the same to be herded, grazed or pastured, on any cattle range previously occupied by cattle, or upon range usually occupied by any cattle grower, either as a spring, summer or winter range for his cattle, is guilty of a misdemeanor; but the priority of possessory right between cattle and sheep owners to any range, is determined by the priority in the usual and customary use of such range, either as a cattle or sheep range.
History:
[(25-1907) 1883, p. 126, sec. 3; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6872; C.S., sec. 8333; I.C.A., sec. 24-1607.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1908 - GRAZING STOCK ON IMPROVED LAND.

25-1908. GRAZING STOCK ON IMPROVED LAND. Any owner or other person in charge of any herd or drove of livestock, who wilfully or negligently injures any resident of the state by driving or moving such herd or drove from any public highway, and herding or grazing the same on land occupied and improved by any settler in possession of the same, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-1908) 1881, p. 295, sec. 15; R.S., R.C., & C.L., sec. 6882; C.S., sec. 8335; I.C.A., sec. 24-1608.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1909 - STEALING SERVICES OF BULL.

25-1909. STEALING SERVICES OF BULL. It shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent of the owner, to take possession of any bull found running at large upon the open range and to confine the same in any inclosure for the purpose of obtaining service therefrom. And in any trial for violation of the provisions of this section, upon proof on the part of the state that any person has taken possession of such bull, upon the open range, and has confined the said bull in any inclosure with cows, such fact may be considered by the jury as bearing upon the question of the intent of such person to secure unlawfully the service of such bull. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-1909) 1911, ch. 130, sec. 1, p. 417; reen. C.L., sec. 6882a; C.S., sec. 8336; I.C.A., sec. 24-1609.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 19 - MISCELLANEOUS OFFENSES RELATING TO LIVESTOCK › Section 25-1910 - CIVIL DAMAGES AND OTHER PENALTIES UPON THEFT OR UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OF FURBEARING ANIMALS RAISED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR LIVESTOCK.

25-1910. CIVIL DAMAGES AND OTHER PENALTIES UPON THEFT OR UNLAWFUL DESTRUCTION OF FURBEARING ANIMALS RAISED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES OR LIVESTOCK. (1) In addition to the criminal penalties that may be imposed upon a person convicted of theft or unlawful destruction of furbearing animals raised for commercial purposes or livestock, the court shall assess civil damages against the defendant in any amount necessary to fully compensate the owner of the furbearing animals raised for commercial purposes or livestock for his loss, which amount shall be paid to the owner, and any amount necessary to fully compensate any trade association which has paid out rewards which led to the arrest and conviction of the defendant in the particular case, which amount shall be paid to the trade association.
(2) Any person who intentionally and without permission of the owner releases any furbearing animals raised for commercial purposes is guilty of a felony and the court may assess civil damages against the defendant in any amount necessary to compensate the owner of the furbearing animals raised for commercial purposes. Additionally, any person who intentionally destroys or conspires to destroy any paper or electronic record of a furbearing animal raised for commercial purposes shall be guilty of a felony and the court may assess civil damages against the defendant in any amount necessary to compensate the owner of the furbearing animals raised for commercial purposes.
History:
[25-1910, added 1983, ch. 19, sec. 3, p. 55; am. 1990, ch. 126, sec. 3, p. 297; am. 1999, ch. 158, sec. 1, p. 436.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 20 - LEASES OF LIVESTOCK › Section 25-2001 - LEASES TO BE IN WRITING AND RECORDED.

25-2001. LEASES TO BE IN WRITING AND RECORDED. All leases of more than ten (10) head of livestock must be in writing and must be acknowledged in like manner as grants of real property, and recorded in the county recorder’s office or offices, for the same fee as required by section 31-3205, Idaho Code; and the failure to comply with the provisions of this section renders the interest of the lessor in the property subject and subsequent to the claims of creditors of the lessee, and of subsequent purchasers and encumbrancers of the property in good faith and for value.
History:
[(25-2001) 1907, p. 481, sec. 1; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1263; C.S., sec. 1955; I.C.A., sec. 24-1701; am. 1984, ch. 116, sec. 1, p. 261.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2101 - HOGS NEED NOT BE FENCED AGAINST.

25-2101. HOGS NEED NOT BE FENCED AGAINST. The owner or occupant of premises is not required to fence against hogs.
History:
[(25-2101) R.S., sec. 1340; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1278; C.S., sec. 1970; I.C.A., sec. 24-1801.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2107 - RANGING HOGS OR GOATS IN TOWNS OR SETTLEMENT UNLAWFUL.

25-2107. RANGING HOGS OR GOATS IN TOWNS OR SETTLEMENT UNLAWFUL. Any person who wilfully or negligently permits any hog or goat owned by him, or in his care or custody, to be or run at large without a drover within the limits of any city, town, or village, or in the vicinity of any farm, ranch, dwelling house, or cultivated lands of another, or who wilfully or negligently fails, neglects or refuses to keep any such hog or goat securely penned within the limits of any city, town, village or in the vicinity of any farm ranch, dwelling house, or cultivated lands of another, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-2107) 1909, p. 190, sec. 1; reen. C.L., sec. 1283a; C.S., sec. 1976; I.C.A., sec. 24-1807.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2108 - STALLIONS NOT PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE.

25-2108. STALLIONS NOT PERMITTED TO RUN AT LARGE. The owner of any stallion over the age of eighteen (18) months must not allow the same to run at large, unless it is of the market cash value of $250, or more, and is at such value assessed.
History:
[(25-2108) 1868, p. 127, sec. 1; am. R.S., sec. 1240; am. 1890-1891, p. 48, sec. 1; reen. 1899, p. 26, sec. 1; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1284; C.S., sec. 1977; I.C.A., sec. 24-1808.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2109 - STALLIONS RUNNING AT LARGE — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION.

25-2109. STALLIONS RUNNING AT LARGE — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION. If any stallion of less than $250 market cash and assessed value, ridgeling, or any unaltered male mule or jackass over the age of eighteen (18) months be found running at large, the owner must be fined for the first offense twenty dollars ($20.00), and for each subsequent offense not more than $100, nor less than forty dollars ($40.00), to be recovered before a justice of the peace in the name of any person who will prosecute the same, one-half (1/2) to his own use and the other half to the use of the county school fund.
History:
[(25-2109) 1868, p. 127, sec. 2; am. R.S., sec. 1241; am. 1890-1891, p. 48, sec. 2; reen. 1899, p. 26, sec. 2; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1285; C.S., sec. 1978; I.C.A., sec. 24-1809.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2110 - STALLION MAY BE TAKEN UP.

25-2110. STALLION MAY BE TAKEN UP. Any person may take up and safely keep any such stallion, mule, ridgeling or jackass found running at large or in his inclosures; and, when so found, must give the owner thereof five (5) days’ notice that such animal is in his possession; and if, at the expiration of the aforesaid time, the owner neglects to remove such animal and pay all reasonable charges for keeping the same, then the taker-up must notify the sheriff or any constable, whose duty it is to sell such animal at public auction, on the premises where taken up, after first giving five (5) days’ notice of such sale; and the proceeds of such sale must be applied, first, to the fees of the officer making such sale, which are the same as on execution; second, to the payment of the charges of the taker-up of such animal; and the remainder, if there be any, must be paid to the owner of such animal.
History:
[(25-2110) 1868, p. 127, sec. 3; am. R.S., sec. 1242; am. 1890-1891, p. 48, sec. 3; reen. 1899, p. 26, sec. 3; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1286; C.S., sec. 1979; I.C.A., sec. 24-1810.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2111 - STALLIONS TAKEN UP — NOTICE AND SALE.

25-2111. STALLIONS TAKEN UP — NOTICE AND SALE. If the owner or claimant of any stallion, ridgeling, unaltered male mule or jackass be unknown, the taker-up must give ten (10) days’ notice, with the description of the animal or animals, its marks or brands, by posting up at least three (3) written or printed notices in at least three (3) conspicuous places in the county, calling upon the owner to claim the property; and if, at the expiration of the ten (10) days, the owner neglects to remove such animal or animals and pay all costs, then the taker-up shall call on the sheriff or any constable of the county to sell such animal or animals; and after deducting the fees of the officer making such sale and the reasonable charges of the taker-up, the balance, if any there be, shall be paid into the county treasury, to be applied to the county school fund.
History:
[(25-2111) 1868, p. 127, sec. 4; R.S., sec. 1243; am. 1890-1891, p. 48, sec. 4; reen. 1899, p. 26, sec. 4; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1287; C.S., sec. 1980; I.C.A., sec. 24-1811.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2112 - RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS UNLAWFUL.

25-2112. RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS UNLAWFUL. It shall be unlawful for any person or persons owning livestock, or the agent or employee of such person or persons, to allow any cattle, horses, sheep or hogs to range or graze within the platted limits of any incorporated town or village of more than five hundred (500) inhabitants, between the first day of September and the first day of April, without a herder.
History:
[(25-2112) 1901, p. 158, sec. 1; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1288; C.S., sec. 1981; I.C.A., sec. 24-1812.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2113 - PENALTY FOR RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS.

25-2113. PENALTY FOR RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS. Any person or persons, or the agent or employee of such person or persons, violating the provisions of the last section, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined in a sum of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
History:
[(25-2113) 1901, p. 158, sec. 2; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1289; C.S., sec. 1982; I.C.A., sec. 24-1813.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2114 - RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS — DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

25-2114. RANGING STOCK IN TOWNS — DUTIES OF OFFICERS. It is hereby made the duty of any sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable, to complain against and prosecute any person or persons violating the above sections.
History:
[(25-2114) 1901, p. 158, sec. 3; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1290; C.S., sec. 1983; I.C.A., sec. 24-1814.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2115 - RANGING SHEEP IN UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES UNLAWFUL.

25-2115. RANGING SHEEP IN UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPALITIES UNLAWFUL. Any person who wilfully or negligently permits any sheep owned by him, or in his care or custody, to be or run at large without a drover within the limits of any unincorporated city, town or village, or who wilfully or negligently fails, neglects or refuses to keep any such sheep controlled within the limits of any unincorporated city, town, or village, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
History:
[(25-2115) 1911, ch. 129, sec. 1, p. 417; reen. C.L., sec. 1290a; C.S., sec. 1984; I.C.A., sec. 24-1815.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2116 - REGISTERED BULLS — FAILURE TO PROVIDE ON RANGE — PENALTY.

25-2116. REGISTERED BULLS — FAILURE TO PROVIDE ON RANGE — PENALTY. During the breeding season every user of the public range shall place upon the range used by him a registered bull of beef breed not less than fifteen (15) months of age nor more than eight (8) years of age for every twenty-five (25) head or fraction thereof of female breeding cattle pastured by him on such range, and no person shall permit any bull to run on the same range at any other time than during three (3) successive breeding seasons: provided, the term "female breeding cattle" shall not apply to female cattle under twelve (12) months of age: provided, that any two (2) or more persons may join together in furnishing such bull when the aggregate number of female breeding cattle turned loose upon the same range by any such two (2) or more persons does not exceed the number of twenty-five (25) head; provided further, that the owner or owners of female dairy cattle may pasture them on the public range without a bull, as above provided, if such female dairy cattle are taken up each night to be milked and the owner or owners keep for the breeding of every fifty (50) head of such cattle a registered bull of dairy breed, but no person shall allow a bull of dairy breed to run at large.
Any person or persons violating any of the foregoing provisions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not exceeding $100.
History:
[(25-2116) 1911, ch. 169, sec. 1, p. 564; am. 1913, ch. 175, sec. 1, p. 551; am. 1917, ch. 107, sec. 1, p. 386; reen. C.L., sec. 1209g; am. 1919, ch. 133, sec. 1, p. 428; C.S., sec. 1985; am. 1921, ch. 258, sec. 1, p. 571; am. 1931, ch. 58, sec. 1, p. 95; I.C.A., sec. 24-1816.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2117 - BREEDING SEASON DEFINED.

25-2117. BREEDING SEASON DEFINED. The term "breeding season," as used in the preceding section, shall be construed according to the local custom upon that range.
History:
[(25-2117) 1919, ch. 133, sec. 2, p. 428; C.S., sec. 1986; I.C.A., sec. 24-1817.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2118 - ANIMALS ON OPEN RANGE — NO DUTY TO KEEP FROM HIGHWAY.

25-2118. ANIMALS ON OPEN RANGE — NO DUTY TO KEEP FROM HIGHWAY. No person owning, or controlling the possession of, any domestic animal running on open range, shall have the duty to keep such animal off any highway on such range, and shall not be liable for damage to any vehicle or for injury to any person riding therein, caused by a collision between the vehicle and the animal. "Open range" means all uninclosed lands outside of cities, villages and herd districts, upon which cattle by custom, license, lease, or permit, are grazed or permitted to roam.
History:
[25-2118, added 1961, ch. 249, sec. 1, p. 415.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 21 - ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE › Section 25-2119 - OWNER OR POSSESSOR OF ANIMAL NOT LIABLE FOR ANIMAL ON HIGHWAY.

25-2119. OWNER OR POSSESSOR OF ANIMAL NOT LIABLE FOR ANIMAL ON HIGHWAY. No person owning, or controlling the possession of, any domestic animal lawfully on any highway, shall be deemed guilty of negligence by reason thereof.
History:
[25-2119, added 1961, ch. 249, sec. 2, p. 415.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2201 - SPECIAL LIEN ON TRESPASSING ANIMALS.

25-2201. SPECIAL LIEN ON TRESPASSING ANIMALS. Any person having a field of [or] enclosure with a "lawful fence" as described in chapter 1, title 35, Idaho Code, entirely surrounding the field or enclosure shall have a special lien upon, and may take up any domestic livestock such as cattle, horses, mules, donkeys, sheep, goats or other domestic livestock which break into the enclosure. The lien will include the care and feeding of the livestock and other charges as provided for in chapter 23, title 25, Idaho Code, in relation to estrays. The lien is not dependent upon possession. It may be perfected by following the provisions of this chapter which are required of the lien claimant.
History:
[25-2201, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 366.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2202 - PERFECTING LIEN.

25-2202. PERFECTING LIEN. In order to perfect such a lien the person claiming it shall within twenty-four (24) hours of taking up the livestock, notify the owner, if known, and the county sheriff and local state brand inspector by the best means available. The sheriff and brand inspector shall make information concerning this lien available to the person claiming the lien and they shall attempt to notify the owner of the livestock of the lien and of this chapter by the best available means. The sheriff or state brand inspector shall identify the livestock and provide for the care and feeding of the livestock. They may, if they choose to do so, return such animals to the owner thereof until the viewers have made their decision.
History:
[25-2202, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 367.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2203 - APPOINTMENT OF VIEWERS.

25-2203. APPOINTMENT OF VIEWERS. Within two (2) days after taking up the livestock the person claiming the lien shall appoint one (1) viewer. The owner of the livestock, if known, or if the owner is unknown or cannot be found, or refuses to make such appointment within three (3) days after the livestock have been taken up, then the sheriff, shall appoint another viewer. These two (2) viewers shall appoint a third viewer. If within two (2) days after their appointment the first two (2) viewers cannot agree upon a third viewer, the state brand inspector shall appoint the third viewer.
History:
[25-2203, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 367.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2204 - DETERMINATIONS OF VIEWERS.

25-2204. DETERMINATIONS OF VIEWERS. It shall be the duty of the viewers by majority vote to determine within three (3) days after the appointment of the third viewer whether the person claiming the lien has a "legal fence" within the provisions of chapter 1, title 35, Idaho Code, entirely surrounding the enclosure. Any award of the viewers shall be itemized and made in writing, shall be signed by the viewers agreeing to it, and shall be made within the same three (3) day period within which they are to determine whether or not the enclosure has a "legal fence" surrounding it.
If it is determined that there is a "legal fence" the viewers shall then assess the lienholder’s damages and the costs of care and feeding the livestock and the other charges which are to be assessed as within the terms of the estray law, chapter 23, title 25, Idaho Code. Also, the viewers are entitled to receive mileage at the current rates then in effect for state employees.
History:
[25-2204, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 367.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2205 - FINDINGS OF AMOUNT DUE.

25-2205. FINDINGS OF AMOUNT DUE. The viewers may either determine the amount due to the lienholder as above provided for or refuse to make such a finding if the enclosure does not have a "legal fence" surrounding it, or award a nominal amount if it appears that there are minimal damages. If the enclosure does not have a "legal fence" surrounding it, the viewers may make a finding of costs against the person claiming the lien (as above provided), and the livestock shall at once be surrendered to the owner of the livestock, if known, without charge or further delay.
History:
[25-2205, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 367.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2206 - ENFORCEMENT OF FINDING.

25-2206. ENFORCEMENT OF FINDING. If the viewers make any finding under this chapter, enforcement of that finding may be either by a sale as provided under the estray law, chapter 23, title 25, Idaho Code, where the finding is against the livestock owner, or by court action.
History:
[25-2206, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 368.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2207 - SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS.

25-2207. SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS. If the owner of the livestock cannot be found or is unknown, or if the owner of the livestock fails or refuses to pay any amount found against him within thirty (30) days after the viewers make such finding, such livestock may be sold in accordance with the estray law, chapter 23, title 25, Idaho Code. The state brand inspector or sheriff may pay the lienholder the amount of damages found for him, if such a finding has been made from the proceeds of any sale under the Idaho estray law, or may pay the costs of any proceedings under this act from the proceeds of such sale. Any balance remaining after the sale shall be paid to the owner of the livestock if known, or held as provided for by the Idaho estray law, chapter 23, title 25, Idaho Code.
History:
[25-2207, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 368.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2208 - LIVESTOCK NOT TO BE MOVED.

25-2208. LIVESTOCK NOT TO BE MOVED. The livestock shall not be moved out of the county where the enclosure is to be found without the written approval of all three (3) viewers or upon court order.
History:
[25-2208, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 368.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2209 - COURT PROCEEDINGS.

25-2209. COURT PROCEEDINGS. If either the person claiming the lien or the person owning the livestock commence any civil action in court in regard to the seizure of the livestock, the "viewer" proceedings taken under this chapter may be terminated by the court or the court may require an oral or written report from the viewers, if it chooses to do so, and may either accept the report and act upon it or take the matter on to trial de novo as the court determines.
History:
[25-2209, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 368.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2210 - PENALTIES.

25-2210. PENALTIES. Removal of the livestock from the custody of the sheriff, brand inspector or any person holding the livestock for the sheriff or brand inspector without payment in full of all charges or costs that have been incurred under this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and the livestock may be recovered to be disposed of as provided for by this chapter by the sheriff, brand inspector, or person authorized by either of them to hold the livestock.
History:
[25-2210, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 368.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 22 - TRESPASS OF ANIMALS › Section 25-2211 - VIEWERS’ QUALIFICATIONS.

25-2211. VIEWERS’ QUALIFICATIONS. The viewers provided for by this chapter shall not be related to the person appointing that viewer by consanquinity [consanguinity] or affinity within the second degree under the civil system of determining relationship.
History:
[25-2211, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 369.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2301 - STRAY OR ESTRAY DEFINED.

25-2301. STRAY OR ESTRAY DEFINED. Stray or estray means any livestock whose owner is unknown or cannot be located, or any livestock whose owner is known but who permits livestock to roam at large on public or private lands contrary to law or regulation and without permission.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2301, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 299.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2302 - DUTY OF SHERIFF OR BRAND INSPECTOR.

25-2302. DUTY OF SHERIFF OR BRAND INSPECTOR. When a sheriff or brand inspector finds stray livestock or stray livestock are reported to him, he shall attempt to locate the owner and to notify the owner where the livestock may be found. If the owner refuses to, or does not take possession of the livestock within five (5) days after being notified of the location of the livestock, or if the owner is unknown or cannot be located, the sheriff or brand inspector shall seize the livestock or have some person hold and care for the livestock on behalf of the sheriff or brand inspector and the sheriff or brand inspector shall proceed to sell the livestock at a local public livestock market as provided for by law to the highest bidder for cash, after giving at least fifteen (15) days public notice of the sale.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2302, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 299.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2303 - NOTIFICATION.

25-2303. NOTIFICATION. If a recognized brand or mark is found on stray livestock, the owner shall be notified by the best method available. If an unrecognized brand or brands or other marks are found on stray livestock, the local brand inspector or the state brand board shall be notified by the best method available.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2303, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 300.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2304 - NOTICE OF SALE.

25-2304. NOTICE OF SALE. Notice of the sale shall be given by advertising the stray livestock for sale at least twice in a daily newspaper of general circulation in the area where the livestock was found and is being held. The notice shall describe the livestock by giving number, marks, brands, approximate age, sex and any other distinguishing characteristics, and the notice shall describe when and where the livestock will be sold.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2304, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 300.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2305 - NOTICE OF SALE TO OWNER.

25-2305. NOTICE OF SALE TO OWNER. If the owner of the stray livestock is known and can be located, a copy of the notice of sale shall be served upon the owner at least fifteen (15) days before the date of the sale. Service of the notice may be made by certified or registered mail.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2305, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 300.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2306 - CLAIMING OF STRAY LIVESTOCK.

25-2306. CLAIMING OF STRAY LIVESTOCK. The owner of the stray livestock may take possession of the livestock at any time prior to sale by proving ownership and paying the costs relative to taking up and caring for the animal or animals and the costs of advertising, inspection, etc., as set forth in section 25-2309, Idaho Code.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2306, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 300.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2307 - REMOVAL WITHOUT PAYMENT PROHIBITED.

25-2307. REMOVAL WITHOUT PAYMENT PROHIBITED. Removal of the estray livestock from the custody of the sheriff, brand inspector or any person holding the estray livestock for the sheriff or brand inspector without payment in full of all charges or costs that have been incurred under this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and the livestock may be recovered to be disposed of as provided for by this chapter by the sheriff, brand inspector or person authorized by either of them to hold the estray livestock.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2307, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 300.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2308 - SALE OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS.

25-2308. SALE OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS. If the owner of stray livestock does not claim the animals before the day of sale or if the owner is unknown or cannot be located, the sheriff or brand inspector shall have the livestock sold pursuant to the notice of sale and shall execute and deliver a brand inspection certificate to the purchaser, stating that the livestock has been sold as estray to the purchaser, which certificate may thereafter be used by the purchaser to show ownership of the livestock sold.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2308, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 301.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2309 - CHARGES FOR CARE, ADVERTISING AND SALE.

25-2309. CHARGES FOR CARE, ADVERTISING AND SALE. The sheriff, brand inspector or person authorized by either of them to feed and care for stray livestock shall receive all actual expenses incurred; but food and care shall not be charged at a rate to exceed two dollars ($2.00) per head per day for cattle and horses nor more than seventy-five cents (75¢) per head per day for other animals from the time that the sheriff or brand inspector is notified that the livestock has been taken up as estray. The sheriff or brand inspector or livestock market shall receive like costs for any time during which the livestock are in their possession. The sheriff or brand inspector may also charge and receive mileage and inspection fees for inspecting any estray livestock for the purpose of determining ownership of the livestock at the rates provided for by law or regulation. Also, standard fees shall be payable for sale by the livestock market and for health and brand inspection and assessments or taxes for sale of livestock as provided for by law.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2309, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 301.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2310 - DISPOSITION OF WORTHLESS ESTRAYS.

25-2310. DISPOSITION OF WORTHLESS ESTRAYS. If in the judgment of a sheriff or brand inspector estray livestock is of no value or its value would be less than the cost of feed, care and sale of the livestock under this chapter, the sheriff or brand inspector may dispose of the livestock by private sale or by slaughter. If the owner of such livestock is known, he shall be personally notified of the proposed disposition of the livestock at least three (3) days before the livestock is privately sold or slaughtered. The owner may claim such livestock by paying the expenses incurred against it.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2310, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 301.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2311 - SALE BY BRAND INSPECTOR.

25-2311. SALE BY BRAND INSPECTOR. If the estray livestock is sold by a brand inspector, he shall immediately advise the state brand inspector of all the particulars of the matter and account for the proceeds and forward the net proceeds of the sale to the state brand inspector to be placed in the unclaimed livestock account, to be handled as provided for by sections 25-1173 and 25-1174, Idaho Code, and the rules and regulations of the state brand board. The previous owner of the animal may make claim for the net proceeds as provided for by sections 25-1173 and 25-1174, Idaho Code.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2311, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 301; am. 1988, ch. 75, sec. 42, p. 131.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 23 - ESTRAYS › Section 25-2312 - SALE BY SHERIFF — SUBSEQUENT CLAIMS.

25-2312. SALE BY SHERIFF — SUBSEQUENT CLAIMS. If the estray livestock is sold by a sheriff, after deducting the costs provided for by this chapter, particularly by section 25-2309, Idaho Code, the net proceeds of the sale shall be forwarded to the county treasurer and the county treasurer shall hold the proceeds of the sale for six (6) months. At any time within the six (6) month period, any person claiming to be the owner of the animal sold may recover the net funds of the sale from the county treasurer by producing proof that the animal or animals were his property. Said proof shall be made before the sheriff who made the sale or his successor in office and for such purpose the sheriff is empowered to administer oaths to the claimant or his witnesses. Upon making such proof, the sheriff shall give the claimant an order on the county treasurer, which order shall be retained until the six (6) month period has expired. If such claimant is the only person claiming the livestock, the county treasurer shall turn over such moneys to the claimant. If, however, there be more than one claimant for said moneys, then such contesting claimants must bring an action within three (3) months to determine who is the owner of the livestock sold. The action shall be brought in the magistrate or district court having jurisdiction of the matter. The claimant receiving judgment in his favor shall be entitled to said moneys. In case the ownership of the livestock be not proved, or there are no claims as to the ownership of such livestock within the time provided, then the moneys in the hands of the county treasurer shall be forfeited to the school district where said animal or animals were taken up and shall, by the county treasurer, be turned over to such school district for the use of the school district.
History:
[I.C., sec. 25-2312, as added by 1976, ch. 88, sec. 2, p. 302.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2401 - COMMISSIONERS MAY CREATE HERD DISTRICTS.

25-2401. COMMISSIONERS MAY CREATE HERD DISTRICTS. (1) The board of county commissioners of each county in the state shall have power to create, modify or eliminate herd districts within such county as hereinafter provided; and when such district is so created, modified or eliminated, the provisions of this chapter shall apply and be enforceable therein. On and after January 1, 1990, no county shall regulate or otherwise control the running at large of horses, mules, asses, cattle, sheep or goats within the unincorporated areas of the county unless such regulation or control is provided by the creation of a herd district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, except as provided by subsection (2) of this section.
(2) A panel of five (5) members may be created in a county, the members of which shall be appointed as follows: two (2) members by appointment of the board of county commissioners; two (2) members by appointment of a local, county or state livestock association or associations; and the fifth member, by concurrent appointment of the first four (4) appointees. Only if a majority of said panel, after a public hearing held with notice as prescribed by law, concludes that the creation, modification or elimination of a herd district is insufficient to control or otherwise regulate the movement of livestock in an area, the board of county commissioners shall have power to establish such control by ordinance, provided that the cost of construction and maintenance of any fencing or cattle guards required by said ordinance shall be paid by the county current expense fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a county shall have the authority to levy an annual property tax of not to exceed two hundredths percent (.02%) of market value for assessment purposes on taxable real property within the county, and the revenues derived therefrom shall not be used for any other purpose.
History:
[(25-2401) 1907, p. 126, sec. 1; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1302; C.S., sec. 2011; I.C.A., sec. 24-2101; am. 1990, ch. 222, sec. 1, p. 589; am. 1996, ch. 322, sec. 4, p. 1033; am. 2023, ch. 261, sec. 1, p. 782.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2403 - NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION.

25-2403. NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION. It shall be the duty of the board of county commissioners, after such petition has been filed, to set a date for hearing said petition, notice of which hearing shall be given by posting notices thereof in three (3) conspicuous places in the proposed herd district, and by publication for two (2) weeks previous to said hearing in a newspaper published in the county nearest the proposed herd district.
History:
[(25-2403) 1907, p. 126, sec. 3; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1304; C.S., sec. 2013; I.C.A., sec. 24-2103.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2404 - ORDER CREATING DISTRICT.

25-2404. ORDER CREATING DISTRICT. At such hearing, if satisfied that a majority of the landowners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the land in said proposed herd district who are resident in, and qualified electors of, the state of Idaho are in favor of the enforcement of the herd law therein, and that it would be beneficial to such district, the board of commissioners shall make an order creating such herd district, in accordance with the prayer of the petition, or with such modifications as it may choose to make. Such order shall specify a certain time at which it shall take effect, which time shall be at least thirty (30) days after the making of said order; and said order shall continue in force, according to the terms thereof, until the same shall be vacated or modified by the board of commissioners, upon the petition of a majority of the landowners owning more than fifty percent (50%) of the land in said district who are resident in, and qualified electors of, the state of Idaho.
History:
[(25-2404) 1907, p. 126, sec. 4; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1305; C.S., sec. 2014; I.C.A., sec. 24-2104; am. 1947, ch. 75, sec. 2, p. 120; am. 1953, ch. 118, sec. 2, p. 172.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2405 - FENCES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS ADJACENT TO PUBLIC DOMAIN — CATTLE GUARDS.

25-2405. FENCES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS ADJACENT TO PUBLIC DOMAIN — CATTLE GUARDS. The board of county commissioners shall provide as a condition in any order creating a herd district which may hereafter be made that any agricultural lands in the proximity of public domain where cattle, horses, or mules are grazed, shall be enclosed by a lawful fence and that any road extending from agricultural area to such public domain shall contain cattle guards or gates at such places and of such nature as the board shall prescribe. The board of county commissioners may make its herd district orders inapplicable to cattle, horses, or mules straying from such public domain or along roads leading to such public domain until such agricultural lands are enclosed by lawful fence and such cattle guards or gates are installed.
History:
[(25-2405) I.C.A., sec. 24-2104A, as added by 1947, ch. 74, sec. 1, p. 119; am. 2023, ch. 261, sec. 3, p. 785.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2406 - LIMITATION ON POWERS OF COMMISSIONERS.

25-2406. LIMITATION ON POWERS OF COMMISSIONERS. The provisions of sections 25-2401 and 25-2405[, Idaho Code,] shall not be construed to confer upon the board of county commissioners any jurisdiction over animals otherwise prohibited from running at large under existing laws.
History:
[(25-2406) 1907, p. 126, sec. 5; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1306; C.S., sec. 2015; I.C.A., sec. 24-2105.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2407 - VIOLATION OF COMMISSIONERS’ ORDER — CIVIL LIABILITY.

25-2407. VIOLATION OF COMMISSIONERS’ ORDER — CIVIL LIABILITY. Any person who shall, in violation of any order made pursuant to the provisions of section 25-2404, Idaho Code, permit or allow any of the animals designated in such order, owned by him or under his control, to run at large in such herd district, or to be herded on the said highway, shall be deemed guilty of a civil offense, for which, within a period of one (1) year, law enforcement officials shall issue a warning on at least the first and second such offense, and thereafter, for which a civil penalty of not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) may be imposed per animal unit in violation, the aggregate of which shall not exceed five hundred dollars ($500), plus restitution to the owner for any damage to property. The pendency of any such action shall not prevent nor prejudice the bringing of another action against the same party for a violation of such order committed after the commencement of such pending action. For purposes of this section, an animal unit shall be as defined, at the time of such violation, by federal and state agencies which administer the grazing of livestock on public lands.
History:
[(25-2407) 1907, p. 126, sec. 6; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1307; am. 1919, ch. 184, sec. 1, p. 565; C.S., sec. 2016; I.C.A., sec. 24-2106; am. 1990, ch. 222, sec. 3, p. 593.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2408 - CIVIL LIABILITY.

25-2408. CIVIL LIABILITY. The owner of animals permitted or allowed to run at large, or herded in violation of any order made in accordance with the provisions of section 25-2404, shall be liable to any person who shall suffer damage from the depredations or trespasses of such animals, without regard to the condition of his fence; and the person so damaged shall have a lien upon said animals for the amount of damage done, and the cost of the proceedings to recover the same, and may take the animals into custody until all such damages are paid: provided, that the person so taking said animals into custody shall not have the right to retain the same for more than five (5) days without commencing an action against the owner thereof for such damages. Said damages may be recovered by a civil action before any court of competent jurisdiction, and no such action shall be defeated or affected by reason of any criminal action commenced or prosecuted against the same party under the provisions of the preceding section.
History:
[(25-2408) 1907, p. 126, sec. 7; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1308; am. 1919, ch. 184, sec. 1, p. 566; C.S., sec. 2017; I.C.A., sec. 24-2107.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 24 - HERD DISTRICTS › Section 25-2409 - TRESPASSING ANIMALS MAY BE TAKEN UP.

25-2409. TRESPASSING ANIMALS MAY BE TAKEN UP. Any person may take into custody any of the animals specified in the said order of the board of commissioners that may be about to commit a trespass upon the premises owned, occupied or in charge of such person, and retain the same until all reasonable charges for keeping said animals are paid: provided, that it shall be the duty of the person so taking said animals into custody to notify the owner or person in charge of the same within five (5) days thereafter, and if the owner or person in charge of them shall not be known to the person so taking said animals into custody, and cannot be found after diligent search and inquiry, he may proceed in the manner provided for the taking up and disposal of estrays.
History:
[(25-2409) 1907, p. 126, sec. 8; reen. R.C. & C.L., sec. 1309; C.S., sec. 2018; I.C.A., sec. 24-2108.]
2023 Idaho Code › Title 25 - ANIMALS › Chapter 25 - IDAHO HORSE BOARD › Section 25-2501 - BOARD CREATED.

25-2501. BOARD CREATED. (1) There is hereby created in the department of self-governing agencies the Idaho horse board. The board shall be composed of seven (7) members, each of whom shall be appointed by the governor from a list of nominees recommended by the Idaho horse council. The horse council shall recommend at least four (4) names for each appointment, and the governor shall appoint from the nominees recommended. The membership of the board shall consist at all times of members representing the following interests:
(a) Two (2) members shall at all times be representative of horse racing interests;
(b) One (1) member shall at all times be representative of trail pleasure riding interests and one (1) member shall at all times be representative of general horse interests;
(c) Two (2) members shall at all times be representative of show interests; and
(d) One (1) member shall at all times be representative of breeding interests.
(2) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a bona fide resident of this state, and a member of the Idaho horse council. During a term of office, a member must continue to possess all of the qualifications necessary for appointment. Failure to maintain such qualifications shall be cause for removal from office. The governor may remove any board member at will.
(3) On July 1, 1987, the governor shall appoint three (3) members, each for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members, each for a term of two (2) years; and two (2) members each for a term of three (3) years. Thereafter, the term of office shall be three (3) years.
(4) Vacancies in any unexpired term shall be filled by appointment by the governor for the remainder of the unexpired term. The member appointed to fill a vacancy shall represent the same interest as the member whose office has become vacant from a list of four (4) nominees submitted by the Idaho horse council.
History:
[25-2501, added 1987, ch. 214, sec. 1, p. 457.]