Provides that a survey of the land to be set aside shall not be a condition precedent to the setting aside of public lands to any department or agency of the State. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use Geographic Information System (GIS) map data, existing tax parcel maps, and aerial imagery to define approximate boundaries. Requires the Land Survey Division of the Department of Accounting of General Services to review and approve of any boundary assessments made using GIS data by DLNR. Requires a recipient agency to conduct a land survey within five years of a transfer of public lands. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to exempt a recipient agency from the land survey requirement. Requires the BLNR, in consultation with DLNR, to determine the risk category of public lands before transfer. Requires a land survey for the transfer of high-risk lands. Requires DLNR to establish a digital registry to record all transfers of public lands. Requires BLNR to establish a mediation process to resolve potential boundary disputes. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Statutes affected:
HB511: 171-11
HB511 HD1: 171-11
HB511 SD1: 171-11
Latest: 171-11