§ 511.110

511.110 Unlawful camping. (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' m eans 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 o r 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.

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 design ated for purposes of resting or sleeping. (5) Nothing in this section shall prevent a person from sleeping temporarily in his or her vehicle p arked 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. Effective: July 15, 2024 History: Created 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 174, sec. 17, effective Ju ly 15, 2024.