Idaho § 58-1301 - Encroachment on navigable lakes - Legislative intent
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 58-1301 — Encroachment on navigable lakes - Legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-1301. Encroachment on navigable lakes - Legislative intent
The legislature of the state of Idaho hereby declares that the public health, interest, safety and welfare requires that all encroachments upon, in or above the beds or waters of navigable lakes of the state be regulated in order that the protection of property, navigation, fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, recreation, aesthetic beauty and water quality be given due consideration and weighed against the navigational or economic necessity or justification for, or benefit to be derived from the proposed encroachment. No encroachment on, in or above the beds or waters of any navigable lake in the state shall hereafter be made unless approval therefor has been given as provided in this act.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 58-1301
What does Idaho Statutes § 58-1301 cover?
Section 58-1301 ("Encroachment on navigable lakes - Legislative intent") 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 § 58-1301?
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