Idaho § 49-1708 - Inspection prior to sale
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-1708 — Inspection prior to sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-1708. Inspection prior to sale
No lien sale conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be undertaken unless the vehicle has been available for public inspection, at a location easily accessible to the public, for at least one (1) hour before sale. Sealed bids shall not be accepted. The possessory lien holder shall conduct the sale in a commercially reasonable manner.
[49-1708, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 415, p. 792.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-1708
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-1708 cover?
Section 49-1708 ("Inspection prior to sale") 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 § 49-1708?
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