Licensure of land surveyors; merge into licensure of engineers.
What changed between versions
Added new definitions for 'surveyor', 'professional surveyor', 'surveyor intern', and 'practice of surveying' to align with engineering terminology.
Changed Board member terms from four years to six years and increased the number of required quarterly meetings from two to four per year.
Added requirement that Board members must attend four quarterly meetings annually, with removal from the Board possible for missing two consecutive meetings.
Updated qualification requirements for surveyor licensure to include specific degree and experience combinations, ranging from a bachelor's degree with four years of experience to a high school diploma with twelve years of experience.
Created new Section 73-13-47 allowing licensed surveyors to enter private property without criminal trespass liability when performing surveying duties, provided they identify themselves and make a good faith attempt to announce their presence.
Increased application fees from $75 to $150, renewal fees from $50 to $100, and certificate of authority fees from $250 to $350 for one-year certificates.
Repealed Sections 73-13-71 through 73-13-105 which previously provided separate licensure provisions for land surveyors.
Clarified that sole proprietorships owned by licensees and professional associations of licensed engineers or surveyors are not required to obtain a certificate of authority.
Established staggered six-year terms for Board members beginning July 1, 2026, 2028, and 2030 to ensure continuity of board service.