§107.6. Unauthorized camping on public property

            A. Unauthorized camping on public property is the intentional use of any tent, shelter, or bedding constructed or arranged for the purpose of or in such a way to permit overnight use on public property that is not a designated campground.

            B. For the purposes of this Section, the following terms have the following meanings:

            (1) "Designated campgrounds" mean any area or portion of an area of public property that has been designed, designated, or approved by a public entity for the allowable purpose of overnight use, such as camping.

            (2) "Public property" means any property owned or controlled by the state or any local or political subdivision of this state.

            C. Whoever violates the provisions of this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars, imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.

            D. An offender who violates the provisions of this Section may be eligible for the Homelessness Court program, if such a program is available in the jurisdiction and the offender meets all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 33-D of Title 13 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 for participation in the program.

            E. An offender who violates the provisions of this Section may be eligible for participation in a Veterans Court program, if such a program is available in the jurisdiction and the offender meets all of the requirements set forth in Chapter 33-B of Title 13 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 for participation in the program.

            Acts 2026, No. 788, §2, eff. June 9, 2026.