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This bill requires that any property deed describing real property that has not been previously described in a recorded legal document must have its property description prepared by a registered land surveyor. Specifically, the bill amends Tennessee law to mandate that only a land surveyor who is registered according to Tennessee Code § 62-18-101 can create property descriptions for such deeds. An important exception is made for deeds prepared by or for governmental departments or agencies, which are exempt from this requirement. A land surveyor, in this context, is a professional who is licensed by the state to conduct precise measurements and create legal descriptions of land parcels. The purpose of this bill appears to be ensuring accuracy and professional standards in property deed descriptions, which can help prevent potential boundary disputes or legal complications arising from imprecise property descriptions. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0980&ga=114