67-5801. SCOPE AND PURPOSE. The purpose of this act is to provide an orderly, comprehensive plan for the protection of the natural resources of the state and for the suppression of dangers or threats thereto; to provide training for state employees in prevention and suppression of natural resources disasters; and, to authorize the governor to […]
67-5802. PROTECTION PLAN — PROCEDURE — RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATE AGENCIES — ANNUAL REVISION — APPROVAL. The governor shall prepare a plan providing for the protection of the state’s natural resources. The plan shall set forth procedure for the protection of the state’s natural resources in the event of any natural resources disaster that may be […]
67-5803. TRAINING INSTITUTES FOR SUPPRESSION OF NATURAL RESOURCES DISASTERS. The governor shall cause periodic training institutes to be conducted throughout the state, the purpose of which shall be the training of state employees in the protection of natural resources and suppression of natural resources disasters. The governor shall designate the employees of the executive branch […]
67-5804. PROCLAMATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES DISASTER — AID BY AGENCY — CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT. After proclaiming the existence of a natural resources disaster by executive proclamation, the governor may require any agency of the executive branch of state government to aid in the suppression of such disaster. As used herein, the term "aid" includes the […]
67-5805. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. (1) Section 1, article I, of the constitution of the state of Idaho provides: "All men are by nature free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights, among which are enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property; pursuing happiness and securing safety." It is the duty […]
67-5806. DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY. A disaster emergency, as defined in section 46-1002(2) and (3), Idaho Code, is in existence as a result of the introduction of Canadian gray wolves, which have caused and continue to threaten vast devastation of Idaho’s social culture, economy and natural resources. The geographical extent of this emergency shall include any […]
67-5807. GOVERNOR — EXECUTIVE ORDERS. (1) Pursuant to this act, the governor may issue executive orders and proclamations and amend or rescind such orders and proclamations. Executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law. A disaster emergency may be declared by executive order or proclamation of the governor if the governor finds […]
