Relating to purple marks or caps on top of trees or posts to indicate that unlawful entry constitutes criminal trespass and making penalties applicable

7(2)(a)(2)(c) indicates that purple marks or caps on trees or posts around an area serves as notice that entry without permission into that area constitutes criminal trespass.7(2)(a)(2). The bill does not apply to certain employees entering onto property to perform certain work.7(3) do not commit trespass when they enter upon such property to perform defined work. The bill specifies the size requirements of the marks and caps and when they may be used. Marks and caps shall not be used and posts shall not be installed if doing so would violate any law or lawful agreement. Additionally, this method shall not be used in a city with a population greater than 60,000 or on public utility property. The marks on trees must consist of at least an eight-inch vertical line that is above the ground at between three feet and five feet. Additionally, the marks must be no more than 100 feet apart and they must be readily visible to a person approaching the property. Purple caps on fence posts must meet the following requirements. The fence posts must be no more than feet apart and readily visible to a person approaching the property. The cap or mark must be on the top two inches of the post. The bottom of the cap must be between three feet and five feet, six inches above the ground. Before putting a cap or mark on a post that is visible from both sides and could reasonably be construed to apply to property where another side is on property that is owned, leased, or lawfully possessed by someone else, the property owner must obtain agreement by that other person. The new method of providing notification applies on July 1, 2020. Prior to that date, property owners must use the methods currently provided for in the Code to place potential trespassers on notice. Prior to the applicability date of the purple marking notice method, the departments of agriculture and land stewardship and natural resources shall conduct an information campaign on the method, how it is defined in the Code, and how it is to be interpreted and implemented. The departments may prepare a brochure, place information on agency internet sites, or collaborate with nongovernmental organizations to disseminate the information.135 are applicable to a trespass committed pursuant to the provisions of the bill.