This bill amends existing laws regarding criminal trespass and hunting regulations in Wyoming by introducing a clarifying exception for incidental contact when crossing adjacent parcels of land. Specifically, it adds a new subsection to W.S. 6-3-303, stating that a person does not commit criminal trespass if they travel by foot from one parcel of land owned by a local, state, or federal government to another authorized parcel at the corner where the two meet, provided they do not physically contact or damage any privately owned land adjacent to these parcels.

Additionally, the bill modifies W.S. 23-3-305(b) to clarify that "travel through or return across" private property requires physical contact with the land. It similarly states that a person does not commit trespass under this subsection if they travel by foot between government-owned parcels without causing damage to adjacent private property. The act is set to take effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 6-3-303, 23-3-305
Engrossed: 6-3-303, 23-3-305