If a survey overlaps with public land, what must be done?

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Multiple Choice

If a survey overlaps with public land, what must be done?

Explanation:
When a survey overlaps public land, the responsible action is to report the overlap to the DENR. Public lands are owned by the state and require official verification and authorization before any surveying on them can proceed. Reporting ensures the land status is checked, proper permissions are obtained, and the plan can be adjusted in accordance with land administration rules. Simply continuing with a note of overlap lacks any official sanction and can lead to encroachment issues, while excluding the public land or stopping the survey without DENR direction isn’t the proper course. Reporting to DENR first establishes the correct, lawful path forward.

When a survey overlaps public land, the responsible action is to report the overlap to the DENR. Public lands are owned by the state and require official verification and authorization before any surveying on them can proceed. Reporting ensures the land status is checked, proper permissions are obtained, and the plan can be adjusted in accordance with land administration rules. Simply continuing with a note of overlap lacks any official sanction and can lead to encroachment issues, while excluding the public land or stopping the survey without DENR direction isn’t the proper course. Reporting to DENR first establishes the correct, lawful path forward.

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