Idaho § 18-2405 - Proof of fraudulent intent in procuring food, lodging or other accommodations
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2405 — Proof of fraudulent intent in procuring food, lodging or other accommodations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2405. Proof of fraudulent intent in procuring food, lodging or other accommodations
Proof that lodging, food or other accommodation was obtained by any deception or false pretense, or by any false or fictitious show or pretense of any baggage or other property, or that any person absconded without paying or offering to pay for such food, lodging or other accommodation, or that any such person surreptitiously removed, or attempted to remove, his or her baggage, shall be prima facie proof of the intent necessary for the theft of the same.
[18-2405, added 1981, ch. 183, sec. 2, p. 324.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2405
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2405 cover?
Section 18-2405 ("Proof of fraudulent intent in procuring food, lodging or other accommodations") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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