What happens if a med spa in Idaho operates without the right license?
Enforcement · part of The Practice Perimeter
Short answer
Criminal exposure — anyone practicing medicine in Idaho without a license commits a felony punishable by up to five years in state prison, a fine of up to $10,000, or both, unless they fall within the chapter's stated exemptions.
Except as provided in subsection (1) of this section, it shall constitute a felony for any person to practice medicine in this state without a license and upon conviction thereof shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a period not to exceed five (5) years, or shall be fined no more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or shall be punished by both such fine and imprisonment.
Idaho Code §54-1804(3) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
Related Idaho rules
When a person has been the recipient of services constituting the unlawful practice of medicine, whether or not he knew the rendition of the services was unlawful, proof of the rendition of such unlawful services by the recipient or his personal representative in an action against the provider of such services for damages allegedly caused by the services constitutes prima facie evidence of negligence shifting the burden of proof to such provider of unlawful services. The following damages in addition to any other remedies provided by law may be recovered in such an action: the amount of any fees paid for the unlawful services; and reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
Idaho Code §54-1804(5) · verified Sep 3, 2026
Every person licensed to practice medicine, or registered as an intern or resident in this state is subject to discipline by the board pursuant to the procedures set forth in this chapter and rules promulgated pursuant thereto upon being convicted of a felony, pleading guilty to a felony, or the finding of guilt by a jury or court of commission of a felony.
Idaho Code §54-1814(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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