Concerning boundary line adjustments on public lands owned or managed by the department of natural resources.

Senate Bill 5170 establishes new procedures for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) when conducting land surveys or adjusting boundary lines on public lands it owns or manages, directly affecting adjoining private landowners. The bill requires the DNR to provide written notification to affected landowners within 30 days regarding proposed boundary markers or before undertaking specific surveys. It also mandates that DNR offer landowners an opportunity to review, comment, present historical evidence, and be involved in decisions about proposed boundary locations or adjustments. Additionally, the DNR must comply with these notification and involvement requirements before it can initiate a lawsuit to resolve a property boundary dispute.