This chapter is enacted pursuant to authority conferred by article 12, section 2, Idaho Constitution, and sections 31-714, 31-801, 22-2405, 22-2409, Idaho Code, as may be amended or retitled from time to time.
The purpose of this chapter is to: provide a means to reduce the likelihood of non-native plant species (i.e.: potential invaders) to be introduced and become established; prevent or limit the spread of existing invaders and established non-invasive plant species into areas with few or no infestations, and/or into areas where the potential to harm ecological, social, or economic values is high; encourage beneficial native vegetation and weed resistant plant communities; and provide a means to identify, designate and control weeds within the County not previously designated as noxious by Idaho State Department of Agriculture, but which have the potential to cause injury to the public welfare. Those weeds are referred to herein as "County noxious weeds".
The goal is to conduct a coordinated effort to implement County and State weed regulations via education, mechanical, biological, cultural, and chemical control efforts for the benefit of Shoshone County, its residents, land owners and neighbors. This chapter shall be implemented in accordance with Idaho State Statutes title 22, chapter 24. (Ord. 154, 10-4-2016)