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California Legal Codes
Key statutes and regulations for Professional Land Surveyors in California. Click any section to view the complete statutory text.
B&P
Business and Professions Code
Professional Land Surveyors Act - Licensing, practice standards, and professional conduct
GOV
Government Code (Subdivision Map Act)
Requirements for subdividing land in California
PRC
Public Resources Code
California Coordinate System (CCS27, CCS83, CCS2022)
CIV
Civil Code
Property law, boundaries, easements, and water rights
CCP
Code of Civil Procedure
Evidence rules and boundary dispute procedures
CCR
California Code of Regulations
Board rules implementing surveying statutes
CA PLS Exam Tips
- B&P Code §8726: Know the definition of land surveying practice - heavily tested
- Gov Code §66426: Understand when Parcel Maps vs Tract Maps are required
- Gov Code §66412: Know lot line adjustment exemptions inside and out
- B&P Code §8762: Memorize when Record of Survey is required
- B&P Code §8773: Know the difference between ROS and Corner Record filing requirements
- Civil Code §846.5: Understand surveyor right of entry authority
- CCR Title 16 §464: Know minimum practice standards and map requirements