Idaho § 23-102 - Purpose of act
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 23-102 — Purpose of act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-102. Purpose of act
This act is passed in the exercise of the police power of the state. It is not designed to abridge the personal privilege of a responsible adult to consume alcoholic liquor as a beverage, except in cases of the abuse of that privilege to the detriment of others. The public interest requires that traffic in alcoholic liquor be regulated and controlled by the state, through the medium of a state liquor division vested with exclusive authority to import and sell such liquor, with certain exceptions, which are subject to its regulation.
[23-102, added 1939, ch. 222, sec. 102, p. 465; am. 2009, ch. 23, sec. 2, p. 53.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 23-102
What does Idaho Statutes § 23-102 cover?
Section 23-102 ("Purpose of act") 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 § 23-102?
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