This bill proposes to amend the existing statute regarding unlawful camping near water sources. Under current law, it is unlawful for a person to camp within one-fourth mile of a natural water hole or a man-made watering facility in a manner that denies access to wildlife or domestic stock. The bill would update this language by removing the phrase "to the only reasonably available water," thereby simplifying the statute to focus solely on the prohibition of camping that obstructs access to water.

If enacted, the bill would clarify the unlawful camping statute by eliminating the specific reference to "the only reasonably available water," which may have created ambiguity in enforcement. The revised statute would maintain the core prohibition against camping that restricts access to water sources for wildlife and domestic stock, ensuring that the intent of protecting these resources remains intact while streamlining the legal language.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17-308
House Engrossed Version: 17-308