Louisiana § RS 50:8 - Accuracy requirements
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 50:8 — Accuracy requirements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 50:8. Accuracy requirements
A. Accuracy requirements for surveys and maps purporting to define the position of a point shall be those expressed in the Standards of Practice for Boundary Surveys promulgated by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board or its successor. No survey or map purporting to define the position of a point shall be presented for recordation in any public land records or deed records unless they comply with these accuracy requirements.
B. Accuracy requirements for mapping shall be those expressed in the United States National Map Accuracy Standards or its successor unless the project specifically calls for the use of another standard, in which case the alternative standard shall be clearly stated on the map or document.
Acts 1985, No. 913, §1; Acts 2024, No. 626, §2.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 50:8
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 50:8 cover?
Section RS 50:8 ("Accuracy requirements") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 50:8?
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