511.110 Unlawful camping.

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(1)For purposes of this section:

(a)"Camp" means to pitch, erect, or occupy camp facilities, or to use camp

paraphernalia;

(b)"Camp facilities" means structures for the use of camping, including but not

limited to tents, huts, temporary shelters, and vehicles; and

(c)"Camp paraphernalia" means items used for camping purposes, including but

not limited to cots, beds, sleeping bags, and hammocks.

(2)A person is guilty of unlawful camping when he or she knowingly enters or remains

on a public or private street, sidewalk, area under a bridge or underpass, path, park,

cemetery, or other area designated for use by pedestrians or vehicles, including

areas used for ingress or egress to businesses, homes, or public buildings, with the

intent to sleep or camp in that area, when the area has not been designated for the

purpose of sleeping or camping or the individual lacks authorization to sleep or

camp in the area.

(3)Unlawful camping is a:

(a)Violation for the first offense; and

(b)Class B misdemeanor for the second and each subsequent offense, or if during

the first offense the individual refuses to cease the offense.

(4)Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the customary and temporary

use of recreational camping areas, rest areas, or other properties that are specifically

designated for purposes of resting or sleeping.

(5)Nothing in this section shall prevent a person from sleeping temporarily in his or

her vehicle parked lawfully on a public road, street, or parking lot, where the

sleeping and parking of the vehicle at the location occur for a period of less than

twelve

(12)hours.