(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PRIVATE PROPERTY. Any property other than public property.
PUBLIC PROPERTY. Property which is dedicated to public use and over which the federal, state, or municipal government or any subdivision thereof exercises control.
TRESPASS. Each and every actual entry upon the premises of an owner or other person in lawful possession of the premises without the express or the implied consent of the owner or other person in lawful possession. The term TRESPASS shall also mean remaining upon the premises of an owner or other person in lawful possession after having been told to leave the premises by the owner, or the agent, or employee of the owner, or other person in lawful possession of the premises. The term TRESPASS shall also be defined as the act of remaining on private property at any time other than during posted hours of business operation after having been directed to vacate such property, however, this sentence shall not apply to any person who is authorized by the owner or by a person in lawful possession of such premises, nor shall the provisions of this sentence apply to commercial property unless the hours of business operations are posted upon such premises. TRESPASS shall also be defined as the act of returning to private property before the posted time of opening for business operation on the next business day after having been directed to vacate such premises under the terms of this definition.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to trespass on private property.
(Prior Code, § 32-36)
Statutory reference:
Trespass on posted property, see 21 O.S. § 1835