Bill > HF1303

This bill amends Minnesota's existing law regarding trespassing by introducing a new alternative method for landowners to prohibit outdoor recreation on their property. Specifically, in addition to the current requirement of posting "no trespassing" signs, landowners can now use purple paint markings on trees to indicate that entry is prohibited. The purple paint markings must meet specific criteria: they must be applied at least three feet off the ground, on trees at least one inch wide, and in strips at least eight inches tall, spaced along the perimeter of the land. The bill maintains the existing requirement that landowners can also post traditional signs with specific information like "no trespassing" and either a signature or contact information. The purpose of this change appears to be providing landowners with more flexibility in marking their property boundaries and deterring trespassing, while ensuring that the markings are clear and visible. This "purple paint law" is designed to make it easier for property owners to communicate land use restrictions without the ongoing expense and maintenance of traditional signage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1303&ssn=0&y=2025