DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama landowners have a unique option when it comes to marking property lines — purple paint. Since 2016, state law has recognized these markings as a legal equivalent to traditional “No Trespassing” signs.
Under Alabama Code §13A-7-1, property owners can paint vertical purple stripes on trees or posts to warn against trespassing. But despite being legally valid, the practice still confuses many residents.
Dr. Becky Barlow, Associate Dean and Assistant Director of Agriculture at Auburn University, emphasized the importance of proper boundary maintenance…