Idaho § 18-2317 - Destroying or defacing supplies
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-2317 — Destroying or defacing supplies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-2317. Destroying or defacing supplies
No person shall, during the election, remove or destroy any of the supplies or conveniences placed in the booths or compartments for the purpose of enabling the voter to prepare his ballot, or prior to, or on the day of election, willfully deface or destroy any list of candidates posted in accordance with the provisions of title 34 , Idaho Code, concerning elections. No person shall, during an election, tear down or deface the cards printed for the instruction of voters. Every person willfully violating any of the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof in any court of competent jurisdiction, shall be fined in any sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000).
[18-2317, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 892; am. 2006, ch. 71, sec. 4, p. 217.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-2317
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-2317 cover?
Section 18-2317 ("Destroying or defacing supplies") 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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