Idaho § 6-211 - Trespass on state lands - Damage actions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-211 — Trespass on state lands - Damage actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-211. Trespass on state lands - Damage actions
Any person who cuts down or carries off any wood, trees, or timber or removes top soil from, or dumps trash or debris on, any land belonging to the State of Idaho without lawful authority is liable to the State of Idaho for treble the amount of damages, which amount may be recovered in a civil action therefor.
[6-211, added 1949, ch. 105, sec. 1, p. 194.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-211
What does Idaho Statutes § 6-211 cover?
Section 6-211 ("Trespass on state lands - Damage actions") 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 § 6-211?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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