Idaho § 49-228 - Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-228 — Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-228. Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles
Any person who, with intent to procure or pass title to a vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, shall receive or transfer possession of the vehicle from or to another, or who shall have in his possession any vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, and who is not an officer of the law engaged at the time in the performance of his duty as an officer of the law, shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in section 18-112 , Idaho Code.
[49-228, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 22, p. 584.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-228
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-228 cover?
Section 49-228 ("Receiving or transferring stolen vehicles") 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 § 49-228?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-228 apply to my situation?
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