Brief (1)
HB 2539 would allow land surveyors and their agents to enter land of a party other than a client for the purpose of doing a survey. The land surveyor would be responsible for any damages to property done during the survey. The bill would create an exemption to the charge of criminal trespass for surveyors as long as the surveyor has made a reasonable effort to get permission to be on the land.
The bill includes a statement that the status of a licensed surveyor as an occupier of the land will not change.
Background
Two conferees appearing on behalf of the Kansas Society of Land Surveyors testified in support of the bill.
The fiscal note indicates no fiscal impact.
1. *Supplemental notes are prepared by the Legislative Research Department and do not express legislative intent. The supplemental note and fiscal note for this bill may be accessed on the Internet at http://www.ink.org/public/legislative/fulltext.cgi