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Idaho Code § 48-602 (2026)

Definitions. 

✓ current as of May 2026
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Definitions. 

As used in this act:

(1)  "Person" means natural persons, corporations both foreign and domestic, trusts, partnerships both limited and general, incorporated or unincorporated associations, companies, trusts, business entities, and any other legal entity, or any other group associated in fact although not a legal entity or any agent, assignee, heir, employee, representative or servant thereof.
(2)  "Trade" and "commerce" mean the advertising, offering for sale, selling, leasing, renting, collecting debts arising out of the sale or lease of goods or services or distributing goods or services, either to or from locations within the state of Idaho, or directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state.
(3)  "Documentary material" means the original or a copy of any book, record, report, memorandum, paper, communication, tabulation, map, chart, photograph, audio and/or visual recording, mechanical, photographic, or electronic transcription or other tangible document or recording.
(4)  "Examination" of documentary material shall include the inspection, study, or copying of any such material, and the taking of testimony under oath or acknowledgment in respect of any such documentary material or copy thereof.
(5)  "Appropriate trade premises," mean premises at which either the owner or seller normally carries on a business, or where goods are normally offered or exposed for sale in the course of a business carried on at those premises.
(6)  "Goods" mean any property, tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, and any other article, commodity, or thing of value wherever situate, including certificates or coupons exchangeable for such goods.
(7)  "Services" mean work, labor or any other act or practice provided or performed by a seller to or on behalf of a consumer.
(8)  "Actions or transactions permitted under laws administered by a regulatory body or officer" mean specific acts, practices or transactions authorized by a regulatory body or officer pursuant to a contract, rule or regulation, or other properly issued order, directive or resolution.
(9)  "Regulatory body or officer" means any person or governmental entity with authority to act pursuant to state of Idaho or federal statute.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1987–2026 · leading case: Wiggins v. Peachtree Settlement Funding (In Re Wiggins), 273 B.R. 839 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001).
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Wiggins v. Peachtree Settlement Funding (In Re Wiggins), 273 B.R. 839 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001). · cites it 10× “” Idaho Code § 48-602 (6). “Services” are defined in a similarly expansive fashion to encompass any “work, labor or any other act or practice performed by a seller to or on behalf of a consumer.”
In Re W. Acceptance Corp., Inc., 788 P.2d 214 (Idaho 1990). · cites it 8× “That section provides: (2) "Trade" and "commerce" means the advertising, offering for sale, sale, or distribution or any goods or services, directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state.”
Fenn v. Noah, 133 P.3d 1240 (Idaho 2006). · cites it 4× “” In turn, Idaho Code § 48-602 defines trade and commerce as “advertising, offering for sale, selling, leasing, renting, collecting debts arising out of the sale or lease of goods or services or distributing goods or services.”
White v. Mock, 104 P.3d 356 (Idaho 2004). · cites it 4× “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Haskin v. Glass, 102 Idaho 785 , 640 P.”
Moss v. Guttormson, 1996 SD 76 (S.D. 1996). “Construing the Idaho Act, the Carlock Court stated: Pursuant to Idaho Code § 48-602 , “person” is defined as “natural persons, corporations, trusts, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof.”
Renshaw v. Mortg. Elec. Reg. Sys., Inc., 315 P.3d 844 (Idaho 2013). · cites it 4× “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Although “goods” includes real property, I.”
Pickering v. Sanchez, 544 P.3d 135 (Idaho 2024). · cites it 2× “” I.C. § 48-602(6) (emphasis added). Before addressing the merits of Sanchez’s claim, we turn to the Pickerings’ argument that the claim fails because Sanchez has not challenged the district court’s determination that the parties’ agreement was unenforceable because there was no…”
Gabriel v. O'HARA, 534 A.2d 488 (Pa. 1987). “§ 106-1202(c); Idaho Code Ann. § 48-602 ; Ill.Stat.Ann. ch.”
Carlock v. Pillsbury Co., 719 F. Supp. 791 (D. Minnesota 1989). “) Pursuant to Idaho Code § 48-602 , “person” is defined as “natural persons, corporations, trust, partnerships, incorporated or unincorporated associations, and any other legal entity, or any agent or servant thereof.”
Myers v. A.O. Smith Harvestore Prods., Inc., 757 P.2d 695 (Idaho Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “” See I.C. § 48-602(6) and IDAPA 04.01.2,8. Finding no authority to the contrary, we hold that the ICPA is applicable to this type of transaction.”
Joseph Pierce v. Steve McMullen, 328 P.3d 445 (Idaho 2014). · cites it 2× “” I.C. § 48-602(7). The district court narrowly construed the transaction between Mr.”
Est. of Kalinski v. Murphy Law Off. PLLC (Idaho 2026). · cites it 4× “” I.C. § 48-602(2). “Services” are defined as “work, labor or any other act or practice provided or performed by a seller to or on behalf of a consumer.”
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— Idaho Code § 48-602(2) — 4 cases
In Re W. Acceptance Corp., Inc., 788 P.2d 214 (Idaho 1990). “That section provides: (2) "Trade" and "commerce" means the advertising, offering for sale, sale, or distribution or any goods or services, directly or indirectly affecting the people of this state.”
White v. Mock, 104 P.3d 356 (Idaho 2004). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Haskin v. Glass, 102 Idaho 785 , 640 P.”
Renshaw v. Mortg. Elec. Reg. Sys., Inc., 315 P.3d 844 (Idaho 2013). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Although “goods” includes real property, I.”
Est. of Kalinski v. Murphy Law Off. PLLC (Idaho 2026). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). “Services” are defined as “work, labor or any other act or practice provided or performed by a seller to or on behalf of a consumer.”
— Idaho Code § 48-602(6) — 7 cases
Fenn v. Noah, 133 P.3d 1240 (Idaho 2006). “” In turn, Idaho Code § 48-602 defines trade and commerce as “advertising, offering for sale, selling, leasing, renting, collecting debts arising out of the sale or lease of goods or services or distributing goods or services.”
White v. Mock, 104 P.3d 356 (Idaho 2004). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Haskin v. Glass, 102 Idaho 785 , 640 P.”
Pickering v. Sanchez, 544 P.3d 135 (Idaho 2024). “” I.C. § 48-602(6) (emphasis added). Before addressing the merits of Sanchez’s claim, we turn to the Pickerings’ argument that the claim fails because Sanchez has not challenged the district court’s determination that the parties’ agreement was unenforceable because there was no…”
Myers v. A.O. Smith Harvestore Prods., Inc., 757 P.2d 695 (Idaho Ct. App. 1988). “” See I.C. § 48-602(6) and IDAPA 04.01.2,8. Finding no authority to the contrary, we hold that the ICPA is applicable to this type of transaction.”
Renshaw v. Mortg. Elec. Reg. Sys., Inc., 315 P.3d 844 (Idaho 2013). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). Although “goods” includes real property, I.”
— Idaho Code § 48-602(7) — 2 cases
Joseph Pierce v. Steve McMullen, 328 P.3d 445 (Idaho 2014). “” I.C. § 48-602(7). The district court narrowly construed the transaction between Mr.”
Est. of Kalinski v. Murphy Law Off. PLLC (Idaho 2026). “” I.C. § 48-602(2). “Services” are defined as “work, labor or any other act or practice provided or performed by a seller to or on behalf of a consumer.”
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