Idaho Administrative Code Title IDAPA 02 - Agriculture, Department of

Here’s a refined overview of Idaho Administrative Code – Title IDAPA 02 (Agriculture, Department of), which governs diverse agricultural regulations in Idaho:

📋 Structure & Contents of Title 02

1. Rule 02.04.03 – Animal Industry

Covers a broad range of animal-related regulations including legal authority, scope, and definitions.

Contains two subchapters: Animal Industry and Animal Health Emergencies 

2. Rule 02.04.16 – Odor Management

Addresses odor control at agricultural operations, excluding beef cattle and large poultry/swine farms 

3. Rule 02.04.17 – Dead Animal Movement & Disposal

Defines standards for handling, transporting, and disposing of animal carcasses.

Details methods (e.g., burial, compost, incineration), distances from water and dwellings, emergency protocols, and penalties (up to $5,000 or misdemeanor charges) .

4. Rule 02.04.25 – Private Feeding of Big Game

Prohibits supplemental feeding of wild cervids (e.g. deer, elk) in designated eastern Idaho zones.

Defines “big game,” outlines exceptions, enforcement, and penalties 

5. Rule 02.04.32 – Poultry Operations

Regulates poultry facility permits, nutrient management, waste containment, groundwater monitoring, and discharge reporting

🔍 Other Notable Rules Within Title 02

02.01.x Subchapter – Covers programs like airborne control of predators, voluntary product promotion (Idaho Preferred®), and certificates of free sale

02.02.x – Includes rules on seed indemnity (02.02.15), weights & measures, eggs & egg products, bulk potato permits, etc.

02.03.x – Addresses pesticide management and soil/plant amendments (e.g., 02.03.02)

02.06.x – Concerns lab services (like IDAPA 02.06.21 for ag labs) and soil amendments (02.06.41) ).

📍 Summary Table

RuleTitle / Focus
02.04.03Animal industry + emergency animal health
02.04.16Agricultural odor management
02.04.17Dead animal movement & disposal
02.04.25Private feeding of big game regulations
02.04.32Poultry operations permits & environmental
02.01.xPredator control, Idaho Preferred®, etc.
02.02.xSeed, eggs, weights & measures, potato rules
02.03.xPesticides, soil & plant amendments
02.06.xLab services, amendment registration

 

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