The present Order enacts the Surveys Act. In particular, the Order lays down provisions relating to cadastral mapping fees which must be paid at the time a plan of survey or descriptive plan is submitted for registration at the Land Titles Office.
Section 2 establishes the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia as a corporation without share capital and consists of a board of directors appointed under this Act. The purposes of the Authority are to: a) manage, operate and maintain the land title and survey systems of British Columbia; b) facilitate the execution of Crown grants, and c) carry on other necessary or advisable activities related to land title or survey systems.
The present Regulation implements various sections of the Surface Rights Act. In particular, it deals with, amongst others, application for right of entry order, land other than Crown land, Crown land, additional approvals and permits, plans to be enclosed to applications, requirements of plans, termination of right of entry order, local distribution system. The Regulation consists of 16 sections and 3 Schedules.
Implements: Surface Rights Act (RSA. 2000, c. S-24). (2014-12-17)
The purpose of the present Act is to outline the composition, functioning and jurisdiction of the Surface Rights Board. The Board shall: a) make rules of procedure and practice governing hearings, inquiries and proceedings conducted by it, and b) keep records of its hearings, inquiries and proceedings. In conducting a hearing or inquiry, the Board may, inter alia, enter on and inspect, or authorize any person to enter on and inspect, any land, building, works or other property.
The present Act creates a framework for land survey by Alberta government surveyors. The Minister shall designate an official belonging to its staff to acts as the Director of Surveys.
An Alberta land surveyor, surveyor's corporation or surveyor's partnership may engage in the practice of surveying. "Alberta land surveyor" means an individual who holds a certificate of registration and an annual certificate to engage in the practice of surveying under this Act. The Alberta Land Surveyors' Association is continued as a corporation. The Association shall be governed by a Council. The Council may appoint a Registrar for the purposes of this Act. In addition, there is hereby established a board called the Practice Review Board.
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