The bill amends existing laws regarding the recording of subdivision plats, deeds, and instruments of transfer in Arkansas. It stipulates that a plat in an unincorporated area of a county cannot be presented for recording without the approval of the county planning board, and it requires the county court's acceptance of roads for perpetual maintenance and any dedication of land for public purposes before a plat can be recorded. Additionally, it specifies that deeds or other instruments of transfer must be accompanied by a plat approved by the planning commission to be accepted for recording.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that a plat within the municipality's intended territorial jurisdiction must also receive approval from the planning commission before being presented for recording. It also establishes that any map, plat, survey, or document related to land surveying must bear the personal signature and seal of a licensed professional surveyor to be eligible for recording. These changes aim to enhance the regulatory framework governing land development and ensure proper oversight in the recording process.

Statutes affected:
SB 287: 14-17-208(l), 14-56-417(b), 14-56-417(c), 17-48-105(b)
Act 277: 14-17-208(l), 14-56-417(b), 14-56-417(c), 17-48-105(b)