Idaho § 62-1205 - Determination of necessity - Time allowance for construction

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§ 62-1205. Determination of necessity - Time allowance for construction

Upon such hearing the public utilities commission shall determine whether or not any fence or fences shall be necessary to protect cattle, horses or mules or any other domestic animals being ranged or grazed upon the land designated in such application, from being wounded, maimed or killed by the operation or management of engines, cars or other rolling stock upon such railroad and may then order that fence or fences be constructed and maintained by the railroad company or corporation at such place or places along such railroad adjacent to the lands designated in such petition as the commission in its discretion shall determine and may fix the time within which such fence or fences shall be constructed and may designate the place or places for necessary openings and gates therein and crossings and cattle guards in connection therewith.

[62-1205, added 1945, ch. 143, sec. 5, p. 213.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Idaho Statutes § 62-1205 cover?

Section 62-1205 ("Determination of necessity - Time allowance for construction") 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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