Idaho § 42-301 - Permits contestable - When and by whom
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-301 — Permits contestable - When and by whom, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-301. Permits contestable - When and by whom
If the holder of a permit to appropriate the public waters shall fail to comply with the requirements of his permit as to the commencing of work or the filing of bond thereunder, or the completion of one-fifth (1/5) of the construction work within one-half (1/2) the time allowed for the entire completion of such construction work, or shall fail to complete the entire construction work within the time specified in his permit, said permit may be cancelled and voided by the department of water resources as hereinafter provided at the instance of any person or persons holding any permit for the diversion of water from the same stream, such permit postdating the permit which is sought to be cancelled.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-301
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-301 cover?
Section 42-301 ("Permits contestable - When and by whom") 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 § 42-301?
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