Idaho § 58-311 - Leases of mineral springs

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 58-311 — Leases of mineral springs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 58-311. Leases of mineral springs

The state board of land commissioners shall have full power and authority to make leases of the lands of the state of Idaho, containing mineral springs or mineral waters for such periods as they may deem advisable, not exceeding fifty (50) years, for the purpose of preserving and improving such mineral springs or waters situated upon state lands, and for the purpose of establishing sanitariums thereon.

No contract or leases as provided in this section shall be made in any form which would exclude the free use by the general public of any such mineral springs or mineral waters for the purpose of bathing or drinking.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 58-311

What does Idaho Statutes § 58-311 cover?

Section 58-311 ("Leases of mineral springs") 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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