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This bill addresses criminal trespass at campgrounds by establishing clear rules for unauthorized presence and providing legal consequences for individuals who refuse to leave when requested. Specifically, the bill makes it a misdemeanor for a person to remain at a campground without the operator's consent after receiving a written request to depart. If someone fails to immediately leave after such a request, they can be subject to a fine of up to $100, imprisonment in county jail for up to 30 days, or both. Law enforcement officers are required to arrest and take into custody any person they have probable cause to believe has not left the campground after receiving a departure request. An important additional provision clarifies that standard landlord-tenant laws (found in Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 704) do not apply to campground occupants, guests, or their visitors. By creating this specific legal framework, the bill aims to give campground operators more direct control over access to their premises and provide a clear mechanism for removing unauthorized individuals, with legal consequences for those who do not comply.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb235