Idaho § 25-2409 - Trespassing animals may be taken up
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 25-2409 — Trespassing animals may be taken up, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25-2409. Trespassing animals may be taken up
Any person may take into custody any of the animals specified in the said order of the board of commissioners that may be about to commit a trespass upon the premises owned, occupied or in charge of such person, and retain the same until all reasonable charges for keeping said animals are paid: provided, that it shall be the duty of the person so taking said animals into custody to notify the owner or person in charge of the same within five (5) days thereafter, and if the owner or person in charge of them shall not be known to the person so taking said animals into custody, and cannot be found after diligent search and inquiry, he may proceed in the manner provided for the taking up and disposal of estrays.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 25-2409
What does Idaho Statutes § 25-2409 cover?
Section 25-2409 ("Trespassing animals may be taken up") 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 § 25-2409?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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