Idaho § 25-2202 - Perfecting lien

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 25-2202 — Perfecting lien, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 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.

[25-2202, added 1978, ch. 168, sec. 2, p. 367.]

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 25-2202

What does Idaho Statutes § 25-2202 cover?

Section 25-2202 ("Perfecting lien") 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 § 25-2202?

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Is this the official text of Idaho law?

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How does Idaho § 25-2202 apply to my situation?

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