The bill revises existing laws related to tracts of record by allowing a certificate of survey or subdivision plat to supersede a prior survey when determining a tract of record. It amends the definition of "tract of record" to clarify that individual parcels of land can be identified by legal description and that they remain distinct unless merged through specific legal actions. Notably, the bill stipulates that the boundary lines shown on a certificate of survey or subdivision plat will automatically replace any prior boundary lines for as long as the survey or plat remains in effect, except in the case of a retracement survey.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for its immediate effectiveness upon passage and approval, as well as retroactive applicability to tracts of record filed before the effective date. This means that the new regulations will apply to previously recorded tracts, ensuring that the updated definitions and processes are uniformly enforced.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 76-3-103