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Post by SSO JOAT on Apr 4, 2014 13:42:15 GMT -9
Current Alaska law states that a property owner must post "Private Property - No Trespassing" signs around their property in order to legally keep people out. New legislation is being introduced that will give the property owner the default rights over trespassing. We all know that there are caches out there that lack explicit permissions and many that are actually on private property, even though it isn't posted as such. If this legislation goes through (which it most likely will) it will be even more important that cache hiders are acutely aware of the land ownership status of the places where you hide your caches. A bad cache placement that crosses a private property line can put your cache hunters into a situation where they are breaking new trespass laws. Something to think about before dropping that box! www.ktuu.com/news/news/bill-changing-alaska-trespass-laws-introduced/25295956
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Post by NorthWes on Apr 8, 2014 12:00:59 GMT -9
We all know that there are caches out there that lack explicit permissions and many that are actually on private property, even though it isn't posted as such. If this legislation goes through (which it most likely will) it will be even more important that cache hiders are acutely aware of the land ownership status of the places where you hide your caches. A bad cache placement that crosses a private property line can put your cache hunters into a situation where they are breaking new trespass laws. Something to think about before dropping that box! www.ktuu.com/news/news/bill-changing-alaska-trespass-laws-introduced/25295956 As a sign guy, I like the requirement to post (for obvious work-related reasons...). I like the requirement to post as well when there's an access route nearby, or the property needs delineation to keep travelers from accidentally trespassing. For geocachers, this emphasizes the importance of having property owner approval to place your cache, regardless of whether signs have to be posted or not. Scott A has hit a nerve here - I've been confronted by people in the lower 48 who told me I was trespassing when I was accessing a cache hide on their (unposted) private property. Here in Alaska, as remarks in the KTUU story show, the property owner is often armed - and that's not an enriching encounter to have occur while out caching. Follow the guidelines - get permission.
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