Idaho § 46-1016 - Liability for property damage, bodily injury or death
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 46-1016 — Liability for property damage, bodily injury or death, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46-1016. Liability for property damage, bodily injury or death
No person, partnership, corporation, association, the state of Idaho or any political subdivision thereof or other entity who owns, leases, controls, occupies or maintains any building or premises which shall have been designated by proper authority for civil defense as a shelter from destructive operations or attacks by enemies of the United States shall be liable to any person for property damages, bodily injury or death resulting from or caused by the condition of said building or premises or as a result of any act or omission or in any way arising from the designation of such premises or buildings as a shelter when such person has entered or gone upon or into said building or premises for the purpose of seeking refuge therein during destructive operations or attacks by enemies of the United States or during tests ordered by lawful authority, except for acts of wilful negligence by the owner or occupant of such building or premises or other person responsible for the maintenance thereof, or by his servants, agents or employees.
[46-1016, added 1975, ch. 212, sec. 2, p. 584.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 46-1016
What does Idaho Statutes § 46-1016 cover?
Section 46-1016 ("Liability for property damage, bodily injury or death") 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 § 46-1016?
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