Idaho § 58-505 - Authority to sell, lease, transfer or exchange lands or products
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 58-505 — Authority to sell, lease, transfer or exchange lands or products, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-505. Authority to sell, lease, transfer or exchange lands or products
The state board of land commissioners shall have full power and authority to sell, exchange or lease lands under its jurisdiction and/or exchange products of lands obtained under the provisions of this act for other forest or park lands when in its judgment it is advantageous to the state to do so in the highest orderly development and management of state forests and state parks: provided, however, said sale, lease or exchange shall not be contrary to the terms of any contract which it has entered into. The board shall have full power and authority to transfer to the department of parks and recreation lands acquired under the provisions of this chapter that are suitable for park or other purposes provided for in sections 67-4240 through 67-4244 , Idaho Code.
[58-505, added 1937, ch. 201, sec. 5, p. 340; am. 1990, ch. 209, sec. 2, p. 466.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 58-505
What does Idaho Statutes § 58-505 cover?
Section 58-505 ("Authority to sell, lease, transfer or exchange lands or products") 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.
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