Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577 | The following is from Missouri DNR site.................so obviously, MO has some meat to its purple paint thingy..... ANyone know about Iowa?? ********************************************** 2. Also, the Purple Paint Statute (RSMo 569.145) specifies how purple paint can be used by landowners to protect their property from trespassers. We have included a short article on this law in this chapter. Volunteers should look for a vertical line of purple paint on trees or fence posts that should be at least eight inches long and spaced no more that 100 feet apart. Although the law is fairly specific about the length, height, and spacing of purple marks, it is likely that most landowners are not familiar with the specifics, so when you see purple paint, it is best to assume that it means, “Keep Out!” If you find a spot you’d like to monitor, first visit the landowner and explain your |