AB 518: Low-impact camping areas.

The bill aims to establish specific requirements for low-impact camping areas, which are recreational sites that provide temporary sleeping accommodations for recreational purposes. A low-impact camping area is not considered a special occupancy park if it complies with local regulations, including waste disposal and quiet hours. Private property owners offering low-impact camping sites must meet specified requirements, and online hosting platforms must also comply with the bill's provisions. The county that authorizes low-impact camping must establish a registry of these areas and notify the state department of housing and community development. The bill also ensures that state and local eviction processes applicable to special occupancy parks apply to low-impact camping areas. This allows for consistency in regulation and enforcement across different types of recreational sites.