Ignoring a Purple Fence Can Land you in Jail
Purple fence laws are in effect in several U.S. states
If you see a purple fence, you want to get closer and explore its intricateness, but doing so could be your ticket to a night in jail. Painting a fence purple is not a work of art created for enjoyment but a warning to hunters and others who dare step foot onto the property behind the structure.
No Trespassing.
In 16 U.S. states, property owners can use the purple fence law to keep trespassers off their property.
This law allows property owners to paint their fences purple instead of using a traditional ‘No Trespassing’ sign. Unlike signs that can be blown away, torn down, or otherwise removed, purple paint is permanent and visible from a distance. Its distinctive color makes it stand out so everyone notices it if they come close.
Step past the purple fence, and you could spend the night in the Holiday Pen since you are now guilty of committing a crime.
The Purple Paint Law took effect in 1987 in Arkansas and still exists in the state today. Other states, including Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, and Texas, have this law in place.
The purpose of the law was to prevent hunters from hunting on private property and…
