Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 18, Crimes and Punishments
Idaho Code (Crimes) § 18-4621: Stealing electric current — Tampering with meters
What this law says, in plain English
It is illegal to illegally connect to electric wires or tamper with electric meters to obtain or divert electricity without permission. Violations are punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or jail time up to six months.
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