SB416 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim MelsonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Trespassing, placement of purple paint to mark posted property, authorized, Sec. 13A-7-1 am'd.

Summary

SB416 lets landowners post trespass notices using signs or purple paint marks on unimproved land, expanding how property can be marked for trespassing.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 13A-7-1 to include signs or identifying purple paint marks as valid ways to post property for trespass. The purple paint must meet specific size, height, visibility, and spacing rules: vertical marks at least 8 inches long and 1 inch wide, with the bottom between 3 and 5 feet from the ground, placed so they are clearly visible, and spaced no more than 100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart on other land. The bill notes it would involve a new local-expenditure but is exempt from local-funding requirements due to constitutional exceptions, and it becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Landowners of unimproved or unused land would be able to post notices using signs or purple paint marks.
• People who may trespass on posted land would be subject to the updated posting methods and trespass rules.

Key Provisions

• Amends 13A-7-1 to define posting in a conspicuous manner as including signs on property or purple paint marks on trees or posts.
• Purple paint marks must meet precise dimensions and placement: vertical lines at least eight inches long and one inch wide; bottom 3 to 5 feet from the ground; placed where clearly visible; spaced no more than 100 feet apart on forest land and 1,000 feet apart on other land.
• Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.
• The bill references Amendment 621 (Section 111.05) regarding local-funding requirements, stating the measure would involve new local expenditures but is exempt from those requirements and does not require local-government approval or a 2/3 vote to take effect.

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Subjects

Crimes and Offenses