Idaho Constitution Article XVI - Livestock
Idaho Constitution – Article XVI: Livestock
Article XVI of the Idaho Constitution addresses issues related to livestock, particularly focusing on the regulation, ownership, and protection of livestock and livestock-related infrastructure in the state.
🔹 Section 1 – Protection of Ditches, Fences, and Property
Laws must be enacted to protect:
Ditches, flumes, and water rights used for livestock.
Fences and enclosures used to contain or protect livestock.
The section mandates the legislature to provide for the punishment of individuals who:
Maliciously injure, destroy, or open enclosures or barriers.
Let livestock loose or otherwise interfere with livestock owners' property.
🔹 Section 2 – Regulation of Livestock
The State Legislature has the authority to:
Pass laws for the protection, regulation, and branding of livestock.
Prevent and control diseases among livestock.
Regulate the sale, transportation, and movement of livestock within the state.
🔹 Section 3 – Livestock Board
The Constitution provides for the creation of a Livestock Board or similar body, empowered to:
Administer the laws related to livestock.
Oversee enforcement of rules concerning branding, disease control, and identification.
✅ Purpose and Importance:
Recognizes the central role of livestock in Idaho’s economy and culture.
Aims to safeguard agricultural infrastructure and property rights.
Ensures the state’s ability to manage livestock health, movement, and ownership.
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