Idaho § 39-1115 - Misdemeanor
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1115 — Misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1115. Misdemeanor
(1) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate a daycare facility within this state without first obtaining a basic daycare license from the department unless otherwise exempted by this chapter.
(2) If a daycare facility is found to be operating without a license, the licensing agency may grant a grace period of no more than sixty (60) days to allow the daycare facility to come into compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(3) It shall be a misdemeanor to operate a family daycare home caring for four (4) or more children without obtaining and passing the criminal history check required in section 39-1105 , Idaho Code; provided, that in the event of an initial citation for violation of the provisions of this subsection, if a person makes the applications required within twenty (20) days, the complaint shall be dismissed.
(4) It is a misdemeanor for any person to provide daycare services if such person has been found guilty in this state’s courts, in any other state’s courts, or in any federal court, of any offense listed under the provisions of section 39-1113 , Idaho Code.
[39-1115, added 1987, ch. 56, sec. 1, p. 97; am. 1992, ch. 90, sec. 4, p. 281; am. 2009, ch. 295, sec. 15, p. 881; am. 2025, ch. 185, sec. 9, p. 866.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1115
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1115 cover?
Section 39-1115 ("Misdemeanor") 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 § 39-1115?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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