House Bill No. 232 Summary

• Amends Idaho Code Section 40-2319 to require counties or highway districts to immediately remove encroachments (gates, fences, buildings, etc.) that effectively obstruct and prevent vehicle use of highways or public rights-of-way.

• Establishes a 10-day notice period for property owners or occupants to remove encroachments, with penalties up to $150 per day for non-compliance.

• Authorizes counties or highway districts to remove encroachments at the owner's expense after five days if not removed, plus recovery of removal costs and daily penalties up to $150.

• Permits counties or highway districts to pursue court action to abate encroachments as nuisances, with recovery of daily penalties, legal costs, and removal expenses if judgment is obtained.

• Clarifies that the statute does not limit or override other provisions governing county and highway district authority, including authority to regulate highway and public right-of-way use for pedestrian and motorist safety.