Idaho § 6-3803
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 6-3803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-3803.
intentional publication or distribution of material harmful to minors on the internet. (1) Any commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes material that is harmful to minors on the internet from a website that contains a substantial portion of such material shall be liable if the entity fails to perform reasonable age verification to verify the age of individuals attempting to access the material or, after verifying the age of the individual, provides a minor access to the material.
(2) Any commercial entity or third party that takes steps to perform a reasonable age verification required pursuant to this chapter shall not retain any identifying information of the individual after age verification has been performed.
(3) This chapter shall not apply to any bona fide news or public interest broadcast, website video, report, or event and shall not be construed to affect the rights of any news-gathering organizations.
(4) No internet service provider, affiliate of an internet service provider, subsidiary of an internet service provider, search engine provider, web browser provider, smart device manufacturer, computer manufacturer, or cloud service provider shall be held to have violated the provisions of this chapter solely for providing access or connection to or from a website or other information or content on the internet or a facility, system, or network not under that provider’s control, including transmission, downloading, intermediate storage, or access software, to the extent such provider is not responsible for the creation of the content of the communication that constitutes material harmful to minors. However, an interactive computer service is subject to the provisions of this section if it knowingly benefits from:
(a) Being the information content provider for a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes material harmful to minors in violation of subsection (1) of this section; or
(b) Being in a venture with a commercial entity that knowingly and intentionally publishes material harmful to minors in violation of subsection (1) of this section.
(5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a conflict with applicable federal law.
[6-3803, added 2024, ch. 113, sec. 1, p. 489.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 6-3803
What does Idaho Statutes § 6-3803 cover?
Section 6-3803 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 § 6-3803?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 6-3803" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Idaho official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Idaho attorney.
How does Idaho § 6-3803 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Idaho can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Idaho.