Idaho § 23-611 - Officers may seize illegal alcoholic liquor
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 23-611 — Officers may seize illegal alcoholic liquor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-611. Officers may seize illegal alcoholic liquor
The director of the Idaho state police or any of his agents, any sheriff, constable or other peace officer who shall find any liquor, possessed, manufactured, transported, purchased, sold or disposed of by any person in violation of the provisions of this act, or any other laws of the state of Idaho, may forthwith seize and remove the same and keep the same as evidence, and upon conviction of the person, the said liquor and all packages and receptacles containing the same shall be forfeited to the state of Idaho and, in addition, persons so violating this act shall be subject to the other penalties herein prescribed.
[23-611, added 1939, ch. 222, sec. 911, as added by 1947, ch. 178, sec. 2, p. 435; am. 2012, ch. 113, sec. 17, p. 315.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 23-611
What does Idaho Statutes § 23-611 cover?
Section 23-611 ("Officers may seize illegal alcoholic liquor") 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 § 23-611?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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