Idaho § 58-317 - Sales of less than legal subdivisions
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 58-317 — Sales of less than legal subdivisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58-317. Sales of less than legal subdivisions
The state board of land commissioners may cause any portion of state lands to be laid out in subdivisions of less area than the legal subdivisions of the United States survey, upon showing to the satisfaction of the board that said subdivisions will be more salable or will sell at a better price than when undivided or that public convenience will be served thereby. A plat of any such subdivisions shall be filed in the office of the recorder of the county where said lands are situated. The board may sell such subdivisions from time to time, at public auction, in such quantities and on such terms as shall enable the state to realize the best prices therefor.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 58-317
What does Idaho Statutes § 58-317 cover?
Section 58-317 ("Sales of less than legal subdivisions") 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 § 58-317?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 58-317" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 58-317 apply to my situation?
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