Idaho § 49-229 - Injuring vehicle
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-229 — Injuring vehicle, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-229. Injuring vehicle
Except as authorized by section 49-1806 , Idaho Code, any person who shall individually, or in association with one (1) or more others, willfully break, injure, tamper with or remove any part or parts of any vehicle for the purpose of injuring, defacing or destroying the vehicle, or temporarily or permanently preventing its useful operation, or for any purpose against the will or without the consent of the owner of the vehicle, or who shall in any other manner willfully or maliciously interfere with or prevent the running or operation of the vehicle shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
[49-229, added 1988, ch. 265, sec. 23, p. 584; am. 2018, ch. 324, sec. 3, p. 755.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-229
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-229 cover?
Section 49-229 ("Injuring vehicle") 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 § 49-229?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-229 apply to my situation?
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