Professional Land Surveyors - Surveying Practice - Definition and Licensing Exception
Sponsor: Kriselda Valderrama (District 26)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Regulation and OccupationsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 432 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'practice land surveying' for purposes of certain provisions of law governing professional land surveyors; and exempting certain individuals who utilize measurement devices or systems, regardless of the technology or methods used, for the exclusive purpose of determining topography and contours and are certified by certain entities approved by the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors from certain licensing requirements.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 9Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mettee, John | Karins and Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Kress, Williamlobbyist | Kress Hammen | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fulginiti, Andrew | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bowers, Bill | Maryland Society of Surveyors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bower, William | Maryland Society of Surveyors - PAC | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Valderrama, Delegate Valderramalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Valderrama, Delegate Valderramalegislator | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVKress, WilliamKress HammenRegistered for: Alliance for Automotive Innovation; Amazon.com Services, LLC; Apple Inc.; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC; Coalition of Maryland Title Insurers…
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association