This bill amends Section 35-104 of the Idaho Code to clarify the responsibilities of landowners regarding the erection and maintenance of fences bordering federally managed lands. The new provisions specify that each adjoining landowner is generally responsible for maintaining the half of the fence that is to their left when facing the other property, unless otherwise agreed upon. Additionally, the bill removes the term "uninclosed" and replaces it with "unenclosed" for clarity.

Importantly, the bill introduces a new subsection that states any landowner wishing to prevent livestock from federally managed land from entering their private property is solely responsible for erecting and maintaining a lawful fence along the property line. This change emphasizes the individual responsibility of landowners in managing their boundaries with federally managed lands. The bill also declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 35-104