In Idaho, rulemaking is governed by the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (“Idaho APA”)(Title 67, Chapter 52, Idaho Code). Rulemaking is conducted by state agencies for three primary reasons; the enactment or amendment of a statute by the state Legislature, new regulations adopted by the federal government or receipt of a petition from outside the agency to change or adopt a rule. A stakeholder may petition the agency to initiate rulemaking by completing a Petition to Initiate Rulemaking.
For questions, comments or to sign-up for a meeting, contact the Rules Review Officer.
Dr. Scott Leibsle – Administrator
Phone: (208) 332-8614
02.01.05
Rules Governing Certificates of Free Sale
The Idaho Legislature passed H. 631 (2026) with broad support and Governor Little signed it into law on March 27, 2026. This legislation moves rules to statute to allow the public to find the laws governing the certificates of free sale in one location. Section 2 of the bill contained a sunset clause that makes IDAPA 02.01.05, in its entirety, null, void, and of no force and effect on and after July 1, 2026.
02.01.07
02.02.14
Rules Governing Weights and Measures
The scope of this rulemaking will focus on the fee structures contained within this rule chapter. The Weights and Measures program is responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements and standards found in the authorizing statutes to ensure consistency and accuracy in the weights and measuring devices found throughout everyday commerce in Idaho.
02.04.05
Rules Governing Grade A Milk and Manufacture Grade Milk
The scope of this rulemaking is to implement the amendments to the authorizing statute approved by the Legislature in H. 662 during the 2026 Session and to update the Incorporation By Reference Documents in subchapter A to the most recent version.
02.06.09
Rules Governing Invasive Species and Noxious Weeds
The Idaho Association of Weed Control Superintendents have petitioned the department to add Spiny cocklebur
(Xanthium spinosum) to the Noxious Weed list contained in this rule chapter.
02.06.16
Rules Governing Honey Standards
The Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 826 (2026) with broad support and Governor Little signed it into law on
March 27, 2026. This legislation established that the Department of Agriculture has the regulatory authority over the honey industry. Section 12 of the bill contained a sunset clause that makes IDAPA 02.06.16, in its entirety, null, void, and of no force and effect on and after July 1, 2026.
Public Comment
The Idaho APA provides for public comment as part of the rulemaking process. If you are interested in providing comments on one or more of the proposed rules, you may do so by submitting your comments in writing to the person named in the Notice, or by submitting comments to the Rules Review Officer. Please specify the rule name in your comments. Be aware that public comments are part of the rulemaking record and are public record.