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Introduced
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Criminal and Civil Trespass - Professional Land Surveyors - Exception FOR the purpose of establishing exceptions to certain criminal prohibitions against trespass on property and the civil tort of trespass for professional land surveyors, and agents and employees of professional land surveyors, who enter the property of another to practice land surveying; and generally relating to professional land surveyors and the criminal and civil law on trespass. BY adding to Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 5-427 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Criminal Law Section 6-411 Annotated Code of Maryland (2021 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill establishes exceptions to certain criminal prohibitions against trespass on property and the civil tort of trespass for professional land surveyors, and their agents and employees, who enter the property of another to practice land surveying. The bill defines "practice land surveying" and "professional land surveyor" for the purposes of the legislation. It specifies that professional land surveyors, or their agents and employees, are not liable under the common law tort of trespass when entering a property to practice land surveying. The bill also clarifies that the new provisions do not affect any other immunities or defenses available to professional land surveyors, and do not impair the right of a person to seek redress under other laws or at common law for actionable conduct by a professional land surveyor. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/13/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1230?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb1230f.pdf |
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