Establishes hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund, and requires reimbursement for search and rescue expenses.
The bill establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund, administered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. It mandates that government entities seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses from individuals or entities who knowingly enter closed property or trails, or violate applicable laws, unless they have a hike safe card. It raises the penalty for criminal trespass from a petty misdemeanor to a misdemeanor.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
Analyze for Free
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.