Idaho Bills
2 bills · 2019 Regular Session
Adds to existing law to provide restrictions regarding the use of exploding targets and incendiary or tracer ammunition.
The purpose of this legislation is to make Idaho Code on state lands consistent with federal lands laws prohibiting incendiary devices during the designated fire season. Included as an incendiary device are exploding targets which refers to any device for use as a target consisting of flammable substance or substances capable of exploding when struck. The use of these devices has caused catastrophic wildfires that have endangered lives, burned hundreds of thousands of acres and cost millions of dollars. This legislation would expand Idaho Code to prohibit exploding targets on any state land, classify the crime as a misdemeanor, and reiterates a judge's discretion for sentencing terms and cost recovery for damages. This legislation does not apply to private property or any public or private shooting range that has a permit or governmental approval.
Adds to existing law to provide restrictions regarding the use of exploding targets.
The purpose of this legislation is to change Idaho Code prohibiting exploding targets during the designated fire season. Exploding targets refers to a device designed for use as a target consisting of a substance or substances capable of exploding or igniting when struck by a projectile. The use of these devices has caused catastrophic wildfires that have endangered lives, burned hundreds of thousands of acres and cost millions of dollars. This legislation would expand Idaho Code to prohibit exploding targets on any state land, classify the crime as a misdemeanor, and reiterates a judge's discretion for sentencing terms and cost recovery for damages. This legislation does not apply to private property or any public or private shooting range that has a permit or governmental approval.
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