Idaho § 18-7005 - Damage to forage on public lands from throwing away or leaving lighted substances
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-7005 — Damage to forage on public lands from throwing away or leaving lighted substances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-7005. Damage to forage on public lands from throwing away or leaving lighted substances
Any person who shall throw any lighted cigarette, cigar, match, ashes, or other flaming or glowing substance or any substance or thing which may cause a fire, from any vehicle, or who shall throw, deposit, or leave any lighted cigarette, cigar, match, ashes or other flaming or glowing substance or any substance or thing which may cause a fire in any place where the same may directly or indirectly cause a fire resulting in damage to forage on the lands of the United States or the state of Idaho or to the property of any person, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished accordingly.
[18-7005, added 1972, ch. 336, sec. 1, p. 974.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-7005
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-7005 cover?
Section 18-7005 ("Damage to forage on public lands from throwing away or leaving lighted substances") 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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