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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 "professional land surveyor" as a land surveyor licensed by the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors, and "practice land surveying" as defined in the Business Occupations and Professions Article. The bill clarifies that professional land surveyors and their agents/employees are not liable for civil trespass when entering property to practice land surveying, and are also exempted from the criminal trespass subtitle. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2024.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0344?ys=2024RS