Idaho § 18-7036 - Injury by graffiti
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-7036 — Injury by graffiti, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-7036. Injury by graffiti
No person shall purposely or knowingly vandalize, deface or otherwise damage the property of another by painting, writing, drawing, or otherwise inscribing thereon in any fashion that which is commonly known as graffiti. Graffiti includes any form of painting, writing, or inscription regardless of the content or the nature of the materials used which is applied to any public or private surface without the consent of the owner of the property. Every person who is convicted of a violation of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[18-7036, added 1987, ch. 274, sec. 1, p. 567.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-7036
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-7036 cover?
Section 18-7036 ("Injury by graffiti") 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 § 18-7036?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 18-7036" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 18-7036 apply to my situation?
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