If you spot purple paint when you hike early in the morning, it may be better to turn around and find another route, because you may be intrusion.
Many American states are satisfied with the “violet painting law”, which allows owners of land and properties to use purple paint marks on trees and fences to dissuade people from intrusion. The use of painting amounts to publishing a “no intrusion” sign, although not everyone knows what it means.
Until now, more than 20 states have a “law on purple painting” Hudson Valley Post reported. The authorities have chosen the purple color because it stands out in a natural setting, is not used in the forest industry and is a shade that people who are Daltonian can identify, said the point of sale.
Violet paint is also a favorite option for panels because the owners often find it difficult to keep signs due to wind, rain or even vandals, according to Carolina Forestry & Realty.
While purple is used in most American states, some states with similar laws designate different colors, such as orange, blue, silver, yellow and red. For example, the painting used in Maryland has been blue since state law was adopted in 1989, according to the Extension of the University of Maryland.
An intrusion without an intrusion panel is nailed on a tree and pieces of concrete are painted in purple spraying, a common indicator “no intrusion”.
What American states have the “violet painting law”?
According to Al.comAmerican states with laws identifying purple painting (or designated colors) for “no intrusion” include Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Hampine From the North, the Virgin, the Virgin, the Virgin, the Virgin, the Virgin, the Virgin, the Virgin.
The laws have restrictions according to the state. For example, in Pennsylvania, the status is effective in all the counties of Philadelphia and Allegheny.
What happens if you violate the “violet painting law”?
The consequences of the violation of the “violet painting law” vary depending on the state, but they include accusations, fines and perhaps prison terms.
According to David M. LurieA criminal defense lawyer based in Missouri, not knowing what lines mean and intrusion involuntarily is “not a valid defense”. He added that punishment for crossing the lines could vary depending on what happened after “you went to someone else's property by mistake”.
“If you injured an animal or took something, it would be another offense,” said the lawyer. “If you were doing any harm and you did not leave when you were told to leave or realize that you were on the private property of someone, many owners would not call the police.”
This article originally appeared on USA Today: “Purple Paint Law”: to see which states have it, what it means.
