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In Idaho, A Tougher Open Meeting Law

By Robert J. Ambrogi

A revised open meeting law took effect yesterday in Idaho. Notably, the bill toughens the penalties imposed on public officials who violate the law. Under the new law:

• A board member who conducts or participates in an unlawful meeting is subject to a civil penalty of $50.
• A board member who knowingly violates the law is subject to a civil penalty of $500.
• A board member who violates the law twice within a year is subject to a civil penalty of $500.
  

Here is the text of the bill which was signed into law April 13 and took effect July 1. Here is an Associated Press report.

Full post as published by Lawsites on July 02, 2009 (boomark / email).