Idaho § 5-243 - Limitation of action for ionizing radiation injuries
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 5-243 — Limitation of action for ionizing radiation injuries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-243. Limitation of action for ionizing radiation injuries
No action or proceeding may be brought to recover for an ionizing radiation injury more than three (3) years after the person suffering such injury had knowledge or ought reasonably to have had knowledge of having suffered the injury and of the cause thereof, but in no event more than thirty (30) years from the date of the last occurrence to which the injury is attributed.
[5-243, added 1967, ch. 241, sec. 2, p. 704.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 5-243
What does Idaho Statutes § 5-243 cover?
Section 5-243 ("Limitation of action for ionizing radiation injuries") 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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