Members of the advisory board, the chief of the division of land surveys or any and all employees of the division shall have the right to enter upon private property for the purpose of making surveys or for searching for, locating, relocating, or remonumenting land monuments, leveling stations, or section corners. Should any of these persons necessarily damage property of the owner in making the surveys or searches or remonumentations, the division may make reasonable payment for the damage through the state Board of Adjustment. However, members of the advisory board or any employees of the division are personally liable for any damage caused by their wantonness, willfulness, or negligence. All members of the advisory board and all division employees are immune from arrest for trespass in performing their legal duties as stated in this article, by presenting cards issued by the division giving the persons or employees permission so to enter private property.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 2 - Division of Land Surveys.
Section 35-2-20 - Creation and Purpose.
Section 35-2-21 - Appointment and Qualifications of Chief of Division.
Section 35-2-22 - Oath and Salary of Chief of Division; No Other Lucrative Position to Be Held.
Section 35-2-23 - Functions and Duties of Chief of Division Generally.
Section 35-2-25 - Advisory Board - Creation and Membership.
Section 35-2-26 - Advisory Board - Terms of Members; Filling of Vacancies.
Section 35-2-27 - Advisory Board - Oath of Members; Reimbursement for Expenses.
Section 35-2-28 - Advisory Board - Chairman; Meetings.
Section 35-2-29 - Advisory Board - Duties.
Section 35-2-30 - Acquisition of Land for Monuments and Office.
Section 35-2-34 - Registration of Employees; Private Surveying or Consultation Not Permitted.
Section 35-2-35 - Production, Reproduction, or Sale of Maps, Plats, Etc.
Section 35-2-37 - Limitation on Amount of Warrants for Payment of Expenses and Compensation.
Section 35-2-38 - Extent of Surveys or Resurveys Authorized by Article.