New Hampshire SB521 prohibits unauthorized camping on private property in municipalities with over 10,000 residents.

New Hampshire SB521 amends state law to prohibit unauthorized camping on private property in municipalities with populations exceeding 10,000. Camping is allowed only with written permission from the property owner or if the owner is present and consents. This law aims to address conflicts between landowners, municipalities, and law enforcement by extending existing protections against unauthorized camping to private land in larger municipalities. Violators face misdemeanor charges and may be liable for damages to public or private land. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire SB521 prohibits unauthorized camping on private property in municipalities with over 10,000 residents.

New Hampshire SB521 amends state law to prohibit unauthorized camping on private property in municipalities with populations exceeding 10,000. Camping is allowed only with written permission from the property owner or if the owner is present and consents. This law aims to address conflicts between landowners, municipalities, and law enforcement by extending existing protections against unauthorized camping to private land in larger municipalities. Violators face misdemeanor charges and may be liable for damages to public or private land. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.