# IDAPA 20.03.04.012: Section 012. Policy

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_012

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 20.03.04.012
- **Heading:** Section 012. Policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 20 (Lands, Department of) / Chapter 20.03.04 / Section 012

## Text

01. Environmental Protection and Navigational or Economic Necessity. It is the express policy o f the State of Idaho that the public health, interest, safety and welfare requires that all encroachments upon, in or abov e the beds or waters of navigable lakes of the state be regulated in order that the protection of property, navigation, fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, recreation, aesthetic beauty and water quality be given due consideration an d weighed against the navigational or economic necessity or justification for, or benefit to be derived from the propose d encroachment. Moreover, it is the responsibility of the State Board of Land Commissioners to regulate and control th e use or disposition of state-owned lake beds, so as to provide for their commercial, navigational, recreational or othe r public use. (3-18-22) 02. No Encroachments Without Permit. No encroachment on, in or above the beds or waters of an y navigable lake in the state may be made unless approval has been given as provided in these rules. An encroachment permit does not guarantee the use of public trust lands without appropriate compensation to the state of Idaho. (3-18-22) 03. Permitting of Existing Encroachments. (3-18-22) a. The provisions of Title 58, Chapter 13, Section 58-1312, Idaho Code, apply. (3-18-22) b. Any new encroachments, or any unpermitted encroachments constructed after January 1, 1975, ar e subject to these rules. (3-18-22) 013. -- 014. (RESERVED)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 20.03.04.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_000.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.001 Section 001. Title And Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_001.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.002 Section 002. Administrative Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_002.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.003 Section 003. Incorporation By Reference](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_003.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.010 Section 010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_010.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.011 Section 011. Abbreviations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_011.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.012 Section 012. Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_012.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.015 Section 015. Encroachment Standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_015.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.020 Section 020. Applications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_020.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.030 Section 030. Processing Of Applications For All Other Types Of Encroachments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_030.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.035 Section 035. Temporary Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_035.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.050 Section 050. Recordation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_050.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.055 Section 055. Leases And Easements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_055.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.04.060 Section 060. Installation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_04_060.md)

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