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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
Official summary
Boating safety enforcement
Official activity
Bill history
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