How long should the notice be published before a hearing?

The correct answer is four weeks because Idaho law requires that notice of a hearing be published for a minimum of four consecutive weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date. This timeframe ensures that interested parties have ample opportunity to be informed about the proceedings, enabling them to participate or provide input if they wish. This practice aligns with the principles of transparency and public participation in the regulatory process, ensuring that all stakeholders are aware of upcoming hearings that may affect them.

The other options either do not meet the legal requirement or do not provide sufficient time for notice. Publishing for two weeks, for instance, may be too short to effectively inform the public, while one month and six weeks extend beyond the required period, making them impractical for compliance with regulations that specify four weeks as the standard notice duration.