Idaho Bills

Adds to existing law to provide that certain rats are invasive species.

RS33834 / S1445 Rats have multiplied and become an infestation in part of the Treasure Valley. This legislation authorizes local governments to take reasonable actions to control and contain the increasing rat population. The legislation does not mandate that any local government act, it just empowers them to do so. Local government is broadly defined to include cities, counties, and political subdivisions in the State of Idaho. Norway rats, roof rats, and wild rats are defined as an invasive species in order to facilitate control measures. No local government may enter private property in connection with this authority unless the local government has the written permission of the owner.