Idaho § 56-1906 - Penalties for obstruction or retaliation
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 56-1906 — Penalties for obstruction or retaliation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-1906. Penalties for obstruction or retaliation
Any individual who willfully interferes with or impedes the health and social services ombudsman in the performance of the duties of the ombudsman’s office or who retaliates against anyone who files a complaint pursuant to section 56-1903 , Idaho Code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six (6) months, or both.
[56-1906, added 2024, ch. 188, sec. 2, p. 683.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 56-1906
What does Idaho Statutes § 56-1906 cover?
Section 56-1906 ("Penalties for obstruction or retaliation") 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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