Idaho § 48-701 - Liability for removing or concealing merchandise - Retail theft
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 48-701 — Liability for removing or concealing merchandise - Retail theft, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-701. Liability for removing or concealing merchandise - Retail theft
Any person who knowingly removes merchandise from a merchant’s premises without paying therefor, or knowingly conceals merchandise to avoid paying therefor, or knowingly commits retail theft, shall be civilly liable to the merchant for the retail value of the merchandise, plus damages of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), costs of suit and reasonable attorneys’ fees.
[48-701, added 1974, ch. 245, sec. 1, p. 1620; am. 1980, ch. 243, sec. 1, p. 563.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 48-701
What does Idaho Statutes § 48-701 cover?
Section 48-701 ("Liability for removing or concealing merchandise - Retail theft") 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 § 48-701?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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