Idaho § 42-4402 - Policy of state
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 42-4402 — Policy of state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42-4402. Policy of state
It is hereby recognized by the legislature that the protection of life and property from the containment of water stored for irrigation, the storage of winter flows and excess waters for irrigation purposes, and flood waters are of great importance to this state. It is therefore declared to be the policy of the state to provide for the storage and containment of irrigation water and the prevention of flood damage in a manner consistent with the conservation and wise development of our water resources and thereby to protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of this state.
[42-4402, added 1990, ch. 396, sec. 1, p. 1108.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 42-4402
What does Idaho Statutes § 42-4402 cover?
Section 42-4402 ("Policy of state") 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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