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Idaho County, ID Ordinance (9/25/2003)

AN ORDINANCE FOR THE COUNTY OF IDAHO, STATE OF IDAHO, PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED ADHERENCE TO THE BILL OF RIGHTS AND TO THE CONSTITUTION FOR THESE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND.  PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT FROM AND AFTER ITS PASSAGE.  APPROVAL.  AND PUBLICATION.  ACCORDING TO LAW; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF IDAHO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF IDAHO COUNTY, IDAHO. 

The Bill of Rights and the Constitution for these United States of America, which is the supreme law of the land, shall be upheld and enforced within the boundaries of Idaho County; repugnant acts, ordinances, or regulations of government in clear contravention notwithstanding.

ENACTMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE:

This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication, according to law.

Passed and Approved this 23rd day of September, 2003.  County of Idaho, State of Idaho



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