Terms Used In Idaho Code 58-1404

  • Private rangelands: means rangelands not owned by the federal government, state government, an Indian tribe or a political subdivision of the state. See Idaho Code 58-1402
  • Rangelands: means land on which the native vegetation is predominately grasses, grass-like plants, forbs, or shrubs, including lands revegetated naturally or artificially when routine management of that vegetation is accomplished mainly through manipulation of grazing. See Idaho Code 58-1402
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
Each member of the commission shall be nominated and appointed because of their knowledge of the state’s rangelands, rangeland management and the livestock grazing industry, or because they possess communications skills which would enhance the ability of the commission to carry out its duties. Members of the commission shall be residents of the state who derive a substantial part of their income from the use of rangelands, own private rangelands, own private dry grazing land or is a licensed permittee on state or federal lands, within the state of Idaho. Corporations, firms, or other organizations may not, as such, serve as a member of the commission. Representatives, however, of corporations, firms, or other organizations that meet the requirements of membership to the commission may serve as commissioners.