> > The fact that our Boards largely test for technical ability and very often license technicians, allowing them to call themselves Profession...

> Okay...so I had this conversation this morning with a fellow surveyor, concerning the ethics of “adopting” existing spatial data (coordinates and...

It may be a failure of the FSMS leadership/legislative committee. But sometimes these things get slipped in at the last minute by a politician who ho...

> In a sense, I am saying that, but we have to be a lobby to do that, not a voter block. Exactly right. The California Land Surveyors Association ...

>"It's the art of surveying, the craft, the trade, that I like about surveying, and >calling it a profession doesn't make it one."That's a sad a...

If you are a CLSA member, they are now selling it at $55. $75 to non-members.

> And I'm willing to bet you know more boundary law than most attorneys or judges you would meet. > > But, what is the reason for the regula...

> I'm starting to feel like the DrudgeReport of Surveyors ...Thanks for the inside scoop "Matt".I hope that whoever came up with the check marks on...

Yeah, but Canada recognizes Land Surveyors as true professionals and actually expects them to meet and maintain professional level standards of practi...

> I believe that the Florida Land Surveyors should fight like wildcats to remain regulated by the State. But in the event that you (Florida Land S...

Gunt...I agree with all of the statements that spun off my last one. The profession must be active in policing itself. That means each licensee has ...

> For the record: In New York State> > §7203. Definition of practice of land surveying.> > The practice of the profession of land surve...

Well, yes, when we present a boundary determination, it is an opinion, but it's a professional opinion. But then so is a court decision. It is the o...

Some won't turn others in because they think it makes them a snitch rather than a responsible professional protecting the profession and protecting th...

> No Disrespect intended,> But I respectfully disagree.> Now my question to you is, would you quoting Brown, Robillard et al hold up in court...

> What I see is nothing more than the same partisan, ideological nonsense. > > Most BORs are budget-neutral, if not making money for their r...

It might be. I'll try it out the next time I need to access historic aerials. Thanks, Derek.