The other argument I’ve heard against recording or filing is that it lowers the value of the proprietary interest of the surveyor whether they produced the work or purchased the records.
I hope I’ve never violated surveyor/client privilege by freely sharing information with other surveyors.
The Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors had a group, me included, that spent yesterday on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators. I'd say that it's a very good sign that we couldn't find anyone that actually supports this bill, other than the House sponsor. The bill was put on notice yesterday afternoon, but I fully expect it to die in the committee.
We have also recently found out more background information. It appears that someone on the state Farm Bureau board, which is pushing the legislation, is upset that a surveyor "stole" 18 acres from him. He think the land was stolen from him because the survey of the adjoiner contradicts the tax map.
Thanks for the update.