# Idaho Code § 49-1601A: 49-1601A LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1601A

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 49-1601A
- **Heading:** 49-1601A LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 49 / Chapter 16 / Section 49-1601A

## Text

49-1601A. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. (1) The legislature finds that the distribution and sale of motor vehicles within this state vitally affects the general economy of the state, the public interest, and the public welfare.

(2) In order to promote the public interest and the public welfare and in the exercise of the state's police power, it is necessary to regulate motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory or distributor representatives and to regulate dealers of motor vehicles doing business in this state in order to prevent frauds, impositions, and other abuses on its citizens and to protect and preserve the investments and properties of the citizens of this state.

(3) The provisions of this chapter shall be construed and applied to accomplish the purposes provided for in this section.

History:

[49-1601A, added 2024, ch. 213, sec. 1, p. 750.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 49-1601 49-1601 UNLICENSED DEALERS AND SALESMEN PROHIBITED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1601.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1601A 49-1601A LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1601A.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1602 49-1602 ADMINISTRATION — POWERS AND DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1602.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1603 49-1603 DEALER ADVISORY BOARD — DUTIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1603.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1604 49-1604 RECORDS AS EVIDENCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1604.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1605 49-1605 CHANGE OF FRANCHISE STATUS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1605.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1606 49-1606 CLASSES OF LICENSES — NONRESIDENT DEALERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1606.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1607 49-1607 FEES — FUNDS — EXPENSES — EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1607.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608 49-1608 LICENSE BOND.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608A 49-1608A DEALER AND MANUFACTURER LIABILITY INSURANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608A.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608B 49-1608B IDAHO CONSUMER ASSET RECOVERY FUND ESTABLISHED — EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608B.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608C 49-1608C CREATION OF BOARD AND FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608C.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608D 49-1608D NEW APPLICANTS AND SUSPENSION OF FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608D.md)
- [Idaho Code § 49-1608E 49-1608E SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T49_C16_S49-1608E.md)

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