The bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act by revising Section 73102, which governs the conditions under which individuals may enter or remain on another person's property for recreational activities or trapping. The amendments clarify that consent from the property owner, lessee, or agent is required unless specific conditions are met. Notably, the bill removes the previous exemption for farm property and wooded areas connected to farm property, now categorizing them under the same regulations as other types of property. It also introduces new provisions regarding the posting of property boundaries, specifying that signs must be placed at intervals of no more than 250 feet along the property line.

Additionally, the bill maintains the right for fishermen to access navigable public streams without consent, provided they do not damage farm products. It allows individuals to enter another's property to retrieve a hunting dog, with the stipulation that they must leave promptly after retrieving the dog. The bill also clarifies that consent to enter property can be given orally or in writing, and outlines the conditions under which such consent may be revoked or amended. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance property rights while balancing the needs of recreational users.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.73102