The bill H.723 amends the existing law regarding the posting of land in Vermont to enhance the clarity and enforcement of property rights related to hunting, fishing, and trapping. It specifies that landowners or individuals with exclusive rights to take game can maintain notices indicating that hunting, trapping, or fishing is prohibited or allowed only with permission. The language has been updated to replace gender-specific terms with neutral terms, such as changing "his or her" to "the owner's." Additionally, the bill introduces a requirement for permission-only signs to include the owner's name and contact information, and it mandates that these signs be erected at specified intervals along property boundaries.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the posting of land must be recorded annually in the town clerk's office, with the posting remaining valid for 365 days after recording. It outlines the necessary information to be included in the recording and specifies that a fee of $5.00 will be retained by the town clerk for this service. The bill also clarifies that accidental deviations from the posting requirements will not invalidate the prohibition of hunting, fishing, or trapping, as long as the signs would reasonably lead a person to believe such activities are restricted. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-5201
As Passed By the House -- Official: 10-5201
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 10-5201