This bill amends Daniels Law (P.L.2021, c.371) to provide specific exemptions for licensed land surveyors regarding property record redaction requirements. Under the current law, certain public officials can request that their home addresses be redacted from public records, including property deeds and tax maps, to protect their privacy. However, the law also allows for exceptions where addresses are necessary for business transactions, such as mortgages and real estate sales. The bill introduces provisions that permit licensed land surveyors and land surveying firms to access unredacted records in the ordinary course of their business, thereby facilitating their professional activities.

Additionally, the bill empowers the Director of the Division of Taxation, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, the New Jersey Real Estate Commission, and the State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to issue regulations regarding the use of unredacted records while ensuring compliance with the privacy protections established by Daniels Law. This legislative change aims to balance the privacy concerns of certain public officials with the operational needs of land surveyors, thereby enhancing their ability to perform their duties effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47:1B-3