Franklin County committee recommends dissolving 12 outdated herd districts
Jun 19, 2026
A county-appointed committee recommended dissolving 12 historic herd districts and replacing them with a single, enforceable county ordinance to reduce confusion about boundaries, fencing and liability.
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A county committee recommended that Franklin County dissolve 12 existing herd districts and replace them with a single, countywide ordinance to clarify fencing, liability and enforcement. The committee lead told the commission they reviewed other Idaho counties and concluded the current districts—many formed before 1990—are not functioning as intended.
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