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Originally Posted by Island Lover
635:2 Criminal Trespass. – I. A person is guilty of criminal trespass if, knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so, he enters or remains in any place.
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I live on land in Hollis NH that used to be a kids party or parking place, and a hiking spot. I usually don't bother the hikers, but the kids always leave beer bottles or other things. And after many discussions with the Hollis PD, I can tell you that Skip is right on this.
The key word above is "knowing", so I put up signs, they get torn down. If I or the police approach them, then they just have to say they didn't know. Of course they have to leave when you ask them. But unless I can prove that they knew, they're not going to jail.
This is exactly what will happen to you, depending on which side you're on. If someone camps on your island, you or the Marine Patrol will ask them to leave. They will say they didn't know and didn't see your signs. Then they will leave. If you try your Governors Island idea, a neighbor or a security guard will tell you the same thing, in about a nanosecond.