The provisions of the bill addressed by this analysis would amend the Penal Code as it relates to prohibitions on camping in a public place. Under the provisions of the bill, intentionally or knowingly camps in a public place without the consent of the officer or agency having the legal duty or authority to manage the public place would be punishable as a Class C misdemeanor.

A Class C misdemeanor is punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 (up to 180 days of deferred disposition and no confinement).  This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on the demand for state correctional resources.