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A public easement is an easement that gives all people (the public) the right to use and enjoy a tract of property such as a street, sidewalk, park, or beach.

In Idaho, a public easement is a legal right that allows the public to use certain property for specific purposes, such as roads, sidewalks, parks, or beaches. Public easements are typically established through dedication, where a property owner grants the easement to the public, often as part of the development process, or through prescription, where the public has used the property for a certain period of time without the owner's interference. Idaho state statutes and case law govern the creation, scope, and termination of public easements. The maintenance of public easements, especially roads and sidewalks, is usually the responsibility of local government entities. It's important to note that while the public has the right to use property subject to a public easement, the underlying ownership of the property remains with the private owner or the relevant governmental entity.

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