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Trespass and Surveyors

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The trespass Statute in Oklahoma (OS Title 21 Chapter 70 Section 1835.2) has needed some work since it was passed in 2006. I am not sure of the history of 1835.2 but it somewhat conflicts with 1835. 1835 gives Land Surveyors in the performance of their duties immunity from criminal trespass. Something that is necessary for us to meet the State Minimum Standards for Land Survey ing. In 2006, Section 1835.2 was passed which still protected us from criminal trespass although adding a paragraph which lists a group a people that must leave the property if asked to do so orally or in writing. They include: Registered land surveyors in the performance of their professional services Registered professional engineers in the performance of their professional services  persons making a delivery  persons selling a product or service  persons conducting a survey or poll persons working on behalf of a candidate for political office  Now maybe I am just overly sensitive, but it s