This bill introduces a prohibition against the posting of land that is not owned by the individual placing the sign or poster. It amends RSA 635:5 to include new penalties for unauthorized postings. Specifically, it establishes that any person who knowingly places a sign or poster that prohibits certain physical activities on land they do not own, and for which they have no legal right or reasonable belief of such a right, will be guilty of a class B misdemeanor. The penalties for violations include a fine of $200 for a first offense and $500 for any subsequent offenses.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that makes it a class B misdemeanor for anyone who removes, defaces, or destroys signs or property belonging to another person. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems, potentially influencing costs related to prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole for the state and local governments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 635:5