Idaho § 40-2303 - Public use of private dam or bridge
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 40-2303 — Public use of private dam or bridge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-2303. Public use of private dam or bridge
No right shall be deemed to have vested in the public for highway or other purposes, where free use may be granted to the public to a right-of-way for the purposes of travel, over and upon any dam or bridge constructed over and across any of the streams of this state, and owned by any person.
[40-2303, added 1985, ch. 253, sec. 2, p. 694.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 40-2303
What does Idaho Statutes § 40-2303 cover?
Section 40-2303 ("Public use of private dam or bridge") 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 § 40-2303?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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