PLS Act Flashcards
What is someone called who practices or offers to practice land surveying?
Professional Land Surveyor
What is “Responsible Charge of Work”
The independent control and direction, by the use of initiative, skill and independent judgement of the observations, measurements and descriptions involved in land surveying work.
Civil engineers use to be able to preform land surveying duties. After what year do Civil Engineers have also obtain licensure as a land surveyor
January 1, 1982
When does a land surveyor not need to have a written contract when providing professional services?
Unless the client knowingly states in writing that a contract is not required
If there is no compensation being exchanged
Has a current or prior contractual relationship with the client
If a land surveyor administers an oath, how are they to be preserved and recorded?
As a part of the field notes and as a memorandum on the record of survey to be filed.
What is material discrepancy?
Discrepancy in the position of points or lines, or in dimensions.
How many days after setting field monuments must a land surveyor file a record of survey?
Within 90 days
What triggers a need for a land surveyor to file a Record of Survey?
Material evidence or physical change
Material discrepancy
Points or lines described on a deed or not shown on an official record map
What are the technical map requirements for filing a Record of Survey?
18x26, 1” margins
When is a Record of Survey not required to be filed?
When it is preformed by a public officer
When it is done by the BLM
When prepared under the SMA
Can one convey land by deed?
You can not convey land by deed after Dec 1, 1965 but if it was created prior to 1965 it is considered a lawful parcel.
What is an exception in which you ca convey land by a grant deed?
When granting land to a public entity
When does one file a Record of Survey Annendment?
To correct error or omission; to show any course or distance that was omitted on or to correct any error there in
Where is a Record of Surveyor filed and stored?
With the County Recorder
After receiving comments on a Record or Survey, in what time frame must the surveyor resubmit the map for review?
Within 60 days
