Idaho § 48-702 - Liability for acts of minors
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 48-702 — Liability for acts of minors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-702. Liability for acts of minors
The parent having legal custody, of a minor 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 attorney’s fees. Recovery under this section is not limited by any other provision of law which limits the liability of a parent for the tortious conduct of a minor. The liability of parents and of the minor under this chapter is joint and several.
A parent not having legal custody of a minor shall not be liable for the conduct of the minor proscribed by this act.
[48-702, added 1974, ch. 245, sec. 1, p. 1621; am. 1980, ch. 243, sec. 2, p. 563.; am. 2012, ch. 257, sec. 12, p. 717.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 48-702
What does Idaho Statutes § 48-702 cover?
Section 48-702 ("Liability for acts of minors") 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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