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H0548

Idaho Safe Boating Act Enforcement Update

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:59 AM

In one sentence

This law makes county sheriffs and deputy sheriffs primarily responsible for enforcing boating rules.

What it does

  • Amends Section 67-7028 of the Idaho Code to update enforcement duties.
  • Makes county sheriffs and deputy sheriffs primarily responsible for enforcing this chapter.
  • Allows these officers to stop and board any vessel subject to law if they have reasonable suspicion that a violation has occurred.

Who it affects

  • County sheriffs
  • Deputy sheriffs

Limits and unknowns

  • The official text does not define the specific meaning of 'reasonable suspicion'.
  • The source material only describes enforcement duties and does not detail other parts of boating safety laws or penalties.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

Boating safety enforcement

Official activity

Bill history

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