Bill > SB1814

This bill creates a new Class A misdemeanor offense in Tennessee for intentionally moving, altering, destroying, or removing a land surveying monument that a person knows, or reasonably should know, is a property corner monument, historic land surveying monument, or geodetic control monument. A "property corner monument" is defined as a marker set by a licensed surveyor to denote property boundaries, which can include various objects like pipes, rebar, concrete markers, or even natural features like trees, as long as their location is described in a recorded document. A "historic land surveying monument" refers to markers established by government entities to define state, county, or city boundaries. A "geodetic control monument" is a marker set by licensed surveyors or government agencies to establish precise locations for mapping and surveying, often marked with specific language like "do not disturb." The bill clarifies that employees or contractors of the Department of Transportation performing official duties are exempt from this offense. This legislation aims to protect these important markers that are crucial for defining property lines and boundaries.