Idaho § 40-1919 - Junkyards as public nuisances
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 40-1919 — Junkyards as public nuisances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-1919. Junkyards as public nuisances
For the purpose of promoting the public safety, health, welfare, convenience and enjoyment of public travel, to protect the public investment in public highways, and to preserve and enhance the scenic beauty of lands bordering public highways, it is declared by the legislature of the state of Idaho to be in the public interest and for a highway purpose to regulate and restrict the establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyards in areas adjacent to highways on interstate and primary systems within the state. The legislature finds and declares that junkyards that are not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter are public nuisances.
[40-1919, added 1985, ch. 253, sec. 2, p. 688.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 40-1919
What does Idaho Statutes § 40-1919 cover?
Section 40-1919 ("Junkyards as public nuisances") 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.
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