Idaho § 48-601 - Short title and purpose
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 48-601 — Short title and purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-601. Short title and purpose
This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Idaho consumer protection act". The purpose of this act is to protect both consumers and businesses against unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts and practices in the conduct of trade or commerce, and to provide efficient and economical procedures to secure such protection. It is the intention of the legislature that this chapter be remedial and be so construed.
[48-601, added 1971, ch. 181, sec. 2, p. 847; am. 1990, ch. 273, sec. 1, p. 767.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 48-601
What does Idaho Statutes § 48-601 cover?
Section 48-601 ("Short title and purpose") 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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