Idaho § 39-1220 - Operating without license misdemeanor
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1220 — Operating without license misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1220. Operating without license misdemeanor
Any person or persons who operate a foster home, children’s agency, children’s therapeutic outdoor program or children’s residential care facility, within this state, without first obtaining a license as provided in this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. However, in the event of an initial citation for violation of the provisions of this section, if a person makes the application required within thirty (30) days, the complaint shall be dismissed. The penalty for violation of the provisions of this section shall be three hundred dollars ($300) for each day of a continuing violation, which penalty shall accrue from thirty (30) days following the initial notice of violation in the event of a finding of violation.
[39-1220, added 1963, ch. 320, sec. 13, p. 901; am. 1990, ch. 215, sec. 21, p. 578; am. 2001, ch. 93, sec. 14, p. 241; am. 2002, ch. 219, sec. 10, p. 604.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1220
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1220 cover?
Section 39-1220 ("Operating without license 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 § 39-1220?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 39-1220 apply to my situation?
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