Recreation: other; purple paint marks to indicate no trespassing area; prohibit unauthorized removal or placement. Amends secs. 73104 & 73105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.73104 & 324.73105). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4176'25

HB 4177 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to strengthen rules about purple paint marks used to indicate no-trespassing areas for recreation. It prohibits removing, defacing, or destroying existing purple paint marks (Sec. 73104) and bans placing new marks on others' property without written permission from the owner, lessee, or agent (Sec. 73105). The bill directly affects property owners, recreational users (like hunters or anglers), and land managers who use these marks to restrict access. It creates a clear legal requirement for written authorization before marking private property, ensuring property rights are respected during recreational activities.