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Introduced
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
In Committee
02/13/2024
02/13/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill: I. Amends the manner in which a property owner may post on his or her property to protect against trespass to include purple paint markings; II. Establishes criminal penalties with respect to trespass on land so marked; and III. Prohibits the removing, defacing, or destroying of purple paint markings.
AI Summary
This bill:
1. Amends the law to allow property owners to post their land against trespass by using either signs with specific language and placement, or by marking trees, rocks, or posts with purple paint in a prescribed manner.
2. Establishes criminal penalties for trespassing on land posted in accordance with the new provisions, with a grace period in 2025 where the first offense is only a violation.
3. Prohibits the removing, defacing, or destroying of the purple paint markings used for posting against trespass, with a penalty of a class B misdemeanor.
4. Sets an effective date of January 1, 2025 for most provisions, except for the repeal of the misdemeanor penalty for violating the posting requirements, which takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 202-161 03/07/2024 House Journal 7 P. 37 (on 03/07/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=2561&sy=2024&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2024&txtbillnumber=HB1527 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2024&id=1648&txtFormat=html |
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