Idaho § 42-3601 - Purpose to prevent erosion, floodwater and sediment damages
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-3601 — Purpose to prevent erosion, floodwater and sediment damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-3601. Purpose to prevent erosion, floodwater and sediment damages
Erosion, floodwater, and sediment damages in the watersheds of the rivers and streams of the state of Idaho, causing loss of life and damage to property, constitute a menace to the welfare of the citizens of Idaho; and it is the sense of the legislature of the state of Idaho that the state of Idaho should cooperate with the United States of America, with any political subdivision or public agency in the state of Idaho and with any private person, association, corporation or group of persons, or any agent or agency of any of the foregoing now or hereafter having authority to so cooperate for the purpose of preventing such damages and of furthering the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water in Idaho and thereby of preserving and protecting the land and water resources of the state of Idaho.
[42-3601, added 1957, ch. 120, sec. 1, p. 199.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-3601
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-3601 cover?
Section 42-3601 ("Purpose to prevent erosion, floodwater and sediment damages") 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 § 42-3601?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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