Idaho § 18-7108
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-7108, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-7108.
scope and applicability. Nothing in this chapter shall:
(1) Prevent government agents from conducting lawful investigations from public vantage points or entering private land in response to exigent circumstances;
(2) Prevent government agents from entering private land only to the extent necessary to serve civil process or conduct welfare checks;
(3) Interfere with the use or administration of water rights as provided for in Idaho law;
(4) Interfere with the ability of the department of water resources, or a designated watermaster, to make reasonable entry upon any lands to carry out duties imposed by law;
(5) Interfere with the right of the owner or operator of any right-of-way or easement for any ditch, canal, lateral, drain, or other conduit, as described by law;
(6) Limit lawful aerial observation conducted in compliance with section 21-213 , Idaho Code;
(7) Limit lawful entry to control noxious weeds as authorized in section 22-2406 , Idaho Code;
(8) Limit lawful entry by abatement district employees as authorized in section 39-2804 , Idaho Code;
(9) Limit lawful entry as authorized in sections 7-705 , 40-1310 , 40-2301 , and 54-1230 , Idaho Code; or
(10) Increase or diminish any rights, protections, or legal authorizations with respect to any place of habitation or the associated curtilage.
[18-7108, added 2026, ch. 261, sec. 1, p. 1110; am. 2026, ch. 278, sec. 1, p. 1167.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-7108
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-7108 cover?
Section 18-7108 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 § 18-7108?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 18-7108 apply to my situation?
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