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If You See Purple Paint in Pennsylvania, Leave Immediately!
Have you heard of the “purple paint law” in Pennsylvania?
It’s a lesser-known method of letting “visitors” know whether they’re welcome.
This law allows property owners to use a specific color—purple—to indicate that their land is private and that entry is not permitted without permission.
This method is an alternative to traditional “No Trespassing” signs and aims to provide a more durable and recognizable warning, especially in rural or wooded areas.
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Under the Pennsylvania purple paint law, property owners can use vertical purple stripes on trees or posts along their property lines to signify that entry is prohibited.
The law stipulates specific guidelines for the paint marks to ensure they are visible and uniform.
The paint must be purple, chosen because it is uncommon and stands out against natural backgrounds.
The marks should be vertical lines at least 8 inches long and 1 inch wide, providing a clear and noticeable indication.
The marks must be placed between 3 and 5 feet from the ground to ensure they are visible to most people.
The paint marks should also be spaced no more than 100 feet apart. This interval is designed to ensure that the markings are easily seen by anyone approaching or traveling along the property line.
Inconsistent marking could lead to confusion and potentially weaken any legal claims regarding trespassing.
In Pennsylvania, purple paint carries the same legal weight as a “No Trespassing” sign.
If an individual ignores or disregards these markings and enters the property without permission, they can be charged with trespassing.
The law serves as a clear and enforceable warning, making it easier for property owners to take legal action if needed.
The purple paint law in Pennsylvania is a practical solution for property owners who want to protect their land from trespassers cost-effectively and durablely.
Using a unique color to mark boundaries, the state ensures the warning is clear and long-lasting.
The law reflects Pennsylvania’s commitment to helping property owners maintain control over their land while providing a simple, straightforward method for indicating private property.
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A man was tased by police after attempting to enter the press area of a Donald Trump rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on Friday.
The failed storming of the press corral came after Trump criticized CNN’s interview with Kamala Harris as overly deferential, according to the Associated Press. In a video shared by CBS News’ Taureen Small, the man can be seen climbing the riser before being pulled down by a gaggle of sheriff’s deputies.
In the clip, Trump supporters can be heard jeering the man, with one attendee shouting, “Cut his head off.” Attendees also cheered when police escorted the man away, leading the president to remark from the stage “Is there anywhere that’s more fun to be than a Trump rally?”
Trump’s comments follow his campaign’s line of attack against the interview, which drew 6 million viewers to the cable news outlet. Senior campaign adviser Jason Miller told Newsmax earlier this week that Harris didn’t “look presidential.”
“There’s a certain threshold that you have to meet,” he said. “Can you lead this country? Other candidates in the past have had it. I don’t see that with Kamala Harris.”
The former president’s speech was full of inflammatory language directed at Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. He repeatedly referred to the vice president as “Comrade Kamala” and told attendees that she wants to “outlaw your car and truck and force you to buy electric vehicles” as part of a “radical left war on Pennsylvania.”
Trump worked blue at certain points throughout the rally, which was held less than 80 miles from the site of a rally where he was nearly assassinated in July. He told the crowd that “every place [Harris] has touched has turned to s**t.”
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