Idaho § 30-1516 - Scope
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 30-1516 — Scope, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-1516. Scope
(1) Sections 30-1502 , 30-1505 and 30-1506 , Idaho Code, apply to persons who sell or offer to sell when:
(a) An offer to sell is made in this state, or
(b) An offer to buy is made and accepted in this state.
(2) Sections 30-1502 , 30-1505 and 30-1506 , Idaho Code, apply to persons who buy or offer to buy when:
(a) An offer to buy is made in this state, or
(b) An offer to sell is made and accepted in this state.
(3) For the purposes of this section, an offer to sell or to buy is made in this state, whether or not either party is then present in this state, when the offer:
(a) Originates from this state, or
(b) Is directed by the offeror to this state and received at the place to which it is directed or at any post office in this state in the case of a mailed offer.
(4) For the purpose of this section, an offer to buy or to sell is accepted in this state when acceptance:
(a) Is communicated to the offeror in this state, and
(b) Has not previously been communicated to the offeror, orally or in writing, outside this state; and acceptance is communicated to the offeror in this state, whether or not either party is then present in this state, when the offeree directs it to the offeror in this state, reasonably believing the offeror to be in this state and it is received at the place to which it is directed or at any post office in this state in the case of a mailed acceptance.
(5) An offer to sell or to buy is not made in this state when:
(a) The publisher circulates or there is circulated on his behalf in this state any bona fide newspaper or other publication of general, regular, and paid circulation which is not published in this state, or which is published in this state, but more than two-thirds of the publication’s circulation has been outside this state during the previous twelve (12) months, or
(b) A radio or television program originating outside this state is received in this state.
[30-1516, added 1989, ch. 414, sec. 1, p. 1015.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 30-1516
What does Idaho Statutes § 30-1516 cover?
Section 30-1516 ("Scope") 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 § 30-1516?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 30-1516" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 30-1516 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Idaho can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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