Idaho § 61-642 - Overcharge - Recovery of payment
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 61-642 — Overcharge - Recovery of payment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-642. Overcharge - Recovery of payment
If the public utility does not comply with the order for the payment or reparation within the time specified in such order, suit may be instituted in any court of competent jurisdiction to recover the same. All complaints concerning excessive or discriminatory charges shall be filed with the commission within three (3) years from the time the cause of action accrues, and the petition for the enforcement of the order shall be filed in the court within one (1) year from the date of the order of the commission. The remedy in this section provided shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy or remedies in this act provided in case of failure of a public utility to obey an order or decision of the commission.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 61-642
What does Idaho Statutes § 61-642 cover?
Section 61-642 ("Overcharge - Recovery of payment") 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 § 61-642?
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