(a) Squatters are not considered tenants for purposes of this code.(b) Squatting is synonymous with trespass, and is a criminal act under 61-3B-2 or 61-3B-3 of this Code.(c) No Court of this state shall require the utilization of eviction, or a similar procedure such as those found under 55-3A-1, et seq. or 55-3B-1, et seq. of this Code, by an owner in any instance involving the removal of a squatter from possession of a property.
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