Idaho § 45-620 - Liens
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 45-620 — Liens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-620. Liens
(1) Upon the failure of any person to pay any amount when due pursuant to section 45-617 , Idaho Code, the department may file with the office of the secretary of state, as provided in chapter 19, title 45 , Idaho Code, a notice of lien.
(2) Upon delivery to the secretary of state, the notice of lien shall be filed and maintained in accordance with chapter 19, title 45 , Idaho Code. When such notice is duly filed, all amounts due shall constitute a lien upon the entire interest, legal or equitable, in any property of such person, real or personal, tangible or intangible, not exempt from execution, situated in the state. Such lien may be enforced by the director or by any sheriff of the various counties in the same manner as a judgment of the district court duly docketed and the amount secured by the lien shall bear interest at the rate of the state statutory legal limit on judgments. The foregoing remedy shall be in addition to all other remedies provided by law.
(3) In any suit or action involving the title to real or personal property against which the state has a perfected lien, the state shall be made a party to such suit or action.
[45-620, added 1999, ch. 51, sec. 23, p. 126.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 45-620
What does Idaho Statutes § 45-620 cover?
Section 45-620 ("Liens") 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 § 45-620?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 45-620" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 45-620 apply to my situation?
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