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. Key changes include the removal of specific exemptions for farm property and wooded areas connected to farm property, now requiring consent for entry regardless of the property's status. The bill introduces new requirements for property owners to post signs or use purple paint marks to indicate restricted access, specifying the size and visibility of these markers.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals retrieving hunting dogs may enter another's property without prior consent, provided they do not remain longer than necessary. It also establishes that consent to enter can be given orally or in writing, with conditions that may be set by the property owner. The bill stipulates that if written consent is required, the absence of such consent is considered prima facie evidence of unlawful entry. The amendments will take effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon the passage of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 324.73102