North Dakota Statutes Binder (SB)

Statutes and Administrative Codes for the Professional Land Surveyor Orientation Exam This North Dakota Statutes Binder is a structured exam preparation resource designed to support efficient review of key laws, administrative rules, and reference materials commonly tested on land surveying and professional practice exams. Important Information This section provides a condensed exam-focused framework, including: Exam blueprint outlining content distribution and topic weighting Approved reference list of materials permitted or commonly used during exam preparation Quick reference summary of high-frequency topics, core concepts, and essential formulas Statutes (North Dakota Century Code) Organized collection of primary statutes relevant to surveying and professional practice: Lode and Mining Claims Act Covers mining claim definitions, filing requirements, maintenance rules, and state oversight authority. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Act Includes licensure requirements, scope of practice, professional responsibilities, ethical standards, and board enforcement authority. Property Act Addresses property ownership principles, boundary law fundamentals, easements, and land transfer concepts. Pipeline Authority Act Covers right-of-way acquisition, pipeline authority structure, and surveying and regulatory requirements for infrastructure projects. Administrative Code (North Dakota Administrative Code) Summarizes regulatory rules governing professional practice and board oversight: Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Rules Overview of board governance, licensing regulation, and enforcement authority. Organization of Board Defines board structure, duties, and administrative functions. Board Bylaws and Administration (Superseded) Historical reference section not currently in force. Current Board Bylaws and Administration Active rules governing board procedures, complaint handling, and disciplinary actions. Other Resources Supplemental reference materials used for exam preparation and field application: Introduction to Professional Practice Overview of professional responsibilities, ethics, and standards of practice. Manual of Practice for Land Surveying in North Dakota Field procedures, surveying standards, and mapping requirements specific to North Dakota. BLM Glossary Federal land surveying terminology and boundary law definitions. Land Survey Monument Record Form – Instructions Guidance on completing and submitting monument records. Land Survey Monument Record Form – Template Standardized form used for official monument documentation. This binder is designed as a structured exam preparation tool focused on clarity, exam relevance, and efficient navigation of key legal and technical materials.