Idaho § 18-2421 - Penalties
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2421 — Penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2421. Penalties
A person who violates any provision of the unused merchandise ownership protection act is guilty of a misdemeanor for the first offense. Any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a violation of the unused merchandise ownership protection act, or any substantially conforming statute in another state or any local jurisdiction, for a second time within five (5) years, notwithstanding the form of the judgment(s) or withheld judgment(s), is guilty of a felony and shall be sentenced to the custody of the state board of correction for a term not to exceed five (5) years, or shall be fined an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or both.
[18-2421, added 2000, ch. 130, sec. 1, p. 308.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2421
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2421 cover?
Section 18-2421 ("Penalties") 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.
How do I cite Idaho § 18-2421?
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