SB0980

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62 and Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1, relative to surveyors.

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Tennessee SB0980 mandates that land surveyors prepare descriptions of real property in deeds of conveyance for properties not previously described in.

Tennessee SB0980 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 62 and Title 66, Chapter 5, Part 1, to require that descriptions of real property in deeds of conveyance for properties not previously described in recorded instruments must be prepared by a registered land surveyor. This requirement does not apply to deeds prepared by or for governmental departments or agencies. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law, citing the public welfare as the reason.

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Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Commerce And Labor Hearing

History

Apr 30, 2025

Pub. Ch. 178

Apr 30, 2025

Effective date(s) 04/11/2025

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.