15Directions for practice of surveying, professional development, &c.

15 Directions for practice of surveying, professional development, &c.

(1)  The Surveyor-General may issue directions as to the technical specifications and standards to be observed in the conduct of any survey for any statutory purpose, including, for example –

(a) the preparation of plans of survey and supporting documents; and

(b) the field procedures and practices to be observed in the conduct of surveys; and

(c) the supervision of persons assisting registered surveyors in the conduct of surveys; and

(d) the nature and position of survey marks; and

(e) the achievement of accuracy in surveying; and

(f) the form of certification to be provided by a registered surveyor on completion of a survey.

(1A)  [Section 15 Subsection (1A) inserted by No. 23 of 2014, s. 14, Applied:09 Dec 2014] The Surveyor-General may issue directions as to the types of surveys of land that may be exempt from the requirements of this Act.

(1B)  [Section 15 Subsection (1B) inserted by No. 23 of 2014, s. 14, Applied:09 Dec 2014] The Surveyor-General may issue directions as to the minimum level of land survey-related activity or professional development required for registration of land surveyors.

(2)  A direction may provide that –

(a) the Surveyor-General may exempt a registered surveyor from a requirement specified in the direction; and

(b) the exemption may be subject to conditions decided by the Surveyor-General.

(3)  An exemption that is subject to a condition does not have effect if the condition is not complied with.

(4)  [Section 15 Subsection (4) amended by No. 23 of 2014, s. 14, Applied:09 Dec 2014] [Section 15 Subsection (4) amended by No. 23 of 2014, s. 14, Applied:09 Dec 2014] Before issuing a direction under or , the Surveyor-General must invite submissions and consult on the proposed direction and seek agreement with –