Idaho § 58-203 - Lieu selections for school lands homesteaded
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 58-203 — Lieu selections for school lands homesteaded, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-203. Lieu selections for school lands homesteaded
When the state board of land commissioners shall ascertain that sections 16 and 36 or any part thereof granted to the state have been actually settled upon prior to the survey thereof by the general government, and are occupied by bona fide settlers, claiming title thereto under the homestead laws of the United States, then the said board shall be and is hereby authorized and empowered, in its discretion, by and with the approval of the secretary of the interior, or the secretary of agriculture when necessary, to select from the surveyed, unreserved and unappropriated public lands of the United States within the state of Idaho, other lands equivalent in area and value, in legal subdivisions, and as contiguous as may be to the section in lieu of which the same is taken.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 58-203
What does Idaho Statutes § 58-203 cover?
Section 58-203 ("Lieu selections for school lands homesteaded") 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 § 58-203?
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