Idaho § 47-609 - Security to surface owners - Injunction
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 47-609 — Security to surface owners - Injunction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-609. Security to surface owners - Injunction
When the right to mine is in any case separate from the ownership or right of occupancy of the surface ground, the owners or rightful occupants of the surface ground may demand satisfactory security from the miners, and if it be refused or not given, may enjoin such miners from working such ground until such security is given. The court granting the writ of injunction shall fix the amount and nature of the security.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 47-609
What does Idaho Statutes § 47-609 cover?
Section 47-609 ("Security to surface owners - Injunction") 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 § 47-609?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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