Idaho § 19-5516 - Disposal of samples
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 19-5516 — Disposal of samples, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5516. Disposal of samples
The bureau of forensic services is authorized to have unused portions of samples or expired samples disposed of in the normal course of business and in an environmentally approved manner as long as such disposal method is designed to protect the identity and origin of samples from disclosure to third persons who are not part of law enforcement.
[19-5516, added 1997, ch. 120, sec. 1, p. 350.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 19-5516
What does Idaho Statutes § 19-5516 cover?
Section 19-5516 ("Disposal of samples") 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 § 19-5516?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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