Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

When a sheriff or brand
inspector finds stray livestock or stray livestock are reported to him, he
shall attempt to locate the owner and to notify the owner where the livestock
may be found. If the owner refuses to, or does not take possession of the
livestock within five (5) days after being notified of the location of the
livestock, or if the owner is unknown or cannot be located, the sheriff or
brand inspector shall seize the livestock or have some person hold and care
for the livestock on behalf of the sheriff or brand inspector and the sheriff
or brand inspector shall proceed to sell the livestock at a local public
livestock market as provided for by law to the highest bidder for cash, after
giving at least fifteen (15) days public notice of the sale.

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