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ID H0173
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Defense Committee
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AI Summary
- First offense for flooding highways is classified as an infraction; subsequent offenses per calendar year are misdemeanors
- Fines range from $100 to $250 for first offense, with double the fine and court costs imposed for second offense
- Directors of highways, road supervisors, and other officials must file complaints for violations, with infractions requiring a citizen citation witnessed and endorsed by a peace officer
- Mitigating factors provide exemption from charges if flooding results from undiscovered recent mechanical failure, unexpected climatic conditions, wind, or other circumstances beyond a person's control while reasonably inspecting and maintaining irrigation facilities
- Preserves highway districts' and political subdivisions' existing powers under section 40-2319, Idaho Code
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise the offense of flooding highways and to revise procedures, penalties and mitigating factors.
FLOODING HIGHWAYS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Ways & Means
2/14/2013
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