What is the maximum distance apart between purple paint marks on land other than forest land?

• A. 500 feet
• B. 1,000 feet
• C. 1,500 feet
• D. 2,000 feet

Answer: (B)

Purple paint marks function as a visible boundary indicator to prevent trespass on private land. The rules set how far apart those marks can be so that someone approaching the land would reasonably notice them and know they’re entering private property. For land that isn’t forest, the marks must be placed no more than 1,000 feet apart. This spacing helps ensure the boundary is clearly communicated in typical terrain and overlooks. Forest land allows a wider spacing, up to 2,000 feet, but on non-forest land the limit is 1,000 feet. So, the maximum distance apart on land other than forest land is 1,000 feet.