Idaho § 59-1005 - Great seal of state
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 59-1005 — Great seal of state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59-1005. Great seal of state
The design drawn and executed by Miss Emma Edwards, of Boise City, and reported and recommended by the select joint committee to devise a great seal for the state, with the Latin motto "Esto Perpetua," is adopted, and is hereby made the great seal of the state of Idaho. The painting shall serve as the model as to color and form for the center of the seal. The five-pointed star in the painting shall be within a border encircling the painting. Within the border shall be the words: Great Seal of the state of Idaho. The secretary of state, with the approval of the state board of examiners, shall have designed the appropriate encircling border and wording as herein set forth and shall have the same superimposed on a fully colored reproduction of the painting. This, when completed, shall be designated as the "Official Copy" of the great seal of the state of Idaho and shall be maintained in the office of the secretary of state.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 59-1005
What does Idaho Statutes § 59-1005 cover?
Section 59-1005 ("Great seal of state") 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 § 59-1005?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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