SB5170 mandates the Department of Natural Resources to notify landowners and seek public comment before surveying boundaries on public lands.
SB5170 requires the Department of Natural Resources to notify landowners within 30 days of any proposed boundary line surveys on public lands. It also mandates the department to provide an opportunity for review and public comment before undertaking any survey. If landowners cannot agree on boundary locations, they may resolve disputes and fix boundaries through a written agreement or by bringing suit. The department must comply with these provisions before initiating any legal action to determine boundaries.
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