As of 2026, 22 states recognize purple (or another designated color) as a legal no-trespassing marker
:State
Designated Color
Alabama
Purple
Arizona
Orange
Arkansas
Purple
Florida
Purple
Idaho
Orange
Illinois
Purple
Indiana
Purple
Iowa
Purple
Kansas
Purple
Kentucky
Purple
Louisiana
Purple
Maine
Purple
Maryland
Blue
Missouri
Purple
Montana
Orange
Nebraska
Blue or Red
Nevada
Orange
New Hampshire
Purple
North Carolina
Purple*
Pennsylvania
Purple†
South Carolina
Purple
Tennessee
Purple
Texas
Purple
Utah
Orange or Yellow
Virginia
Purple or “Aluminum”
West Virginia
Purple
* In North Carolina, purple paint prohibits hunting, fishing, and trapping—but not necessarily general entry.
† In Pennsylvania, the law does not apply in Philadelphia or Allegheny County.
Note: State laws can change. Always verify current regulations with your state’s wildlife agency or legal resources.
What Are the Legal Requirements for Purple Paint Markings?
While specifics vary by state, most Purple Paint Laws share common requirements
Color: Must be purple (or the state-designated color like orange or blue).
Orientation: Vertical stripes only.
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