Technical Standards for Boundary Surveys Developing Model Law

Abstract

With recent advances in surveying field and computational techniques, the technical standards for boundary surveys of the individual states are rapidly becoming out of date and are inapplicable even now in controlling the quality of many boundary surveys. This article suggests that a comprehensively prepared model law for boundary survey technical standards may substantially aid individual states in upgrading their laws. Such a model would also promote uniformity in boundary surveying standards among the states. A framework for developing a model law is suggested. Numerous technical, legal, and social issues are raised.