The bill S.299, introduced by Senator Mattos, aims to amend the current regulations regarding the posting of land to prohibit hunting and fishing. The key changes include extending the recording requirement for land postings from annually to every five years, and mandating that sellers disclose whether the property is posted at the time of transfer. Specifically, the bill modifies the language in 10 V.S.A. 5201 to replace "his or her" with "the owners," and to clarify that signs must be maintained for five years or after a change in ownership, rather than each year. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the posting must be recorded every five years in the town clerk's office, with a fee of $5.00 for this service.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 27 V.S.A. 618, which requires sellers to inform buyers about the posting status of the property before or during the contract for sale. It also clarifies that failure to comply with this disclosure requirement will not affect the marketability of the property's title. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-5201