HomeC.C.S.M. c. L60
The Land Surveyors Act
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| 1 | Definitions |
| ASSOCIATION | |
| 2 | Association continued |
| 3 | Who may be members |
| 4(1) | Power to hold property |
| (2) | Power to dispose of property |
| BY-LAWS | |
| 5(1) | By-laws that may be passed |
| (2) | Preparation and enactment of by-laws |
| (3) | Resolutions for by-laws |
| (4) | Notice of meeting to ratify by-law |
| COUNCIL | |
| 6(1) | Executive council, how composed |
| (2) | Quorum of council |
| (3) | Calling of meetings |
| (4) | Presiding officer |
| (5) | Notice of meetings of council, how to be given |
| (6) | Election of other officers |
| MEETINGS | |
| 7(1) | Annual General meeting |
| (2) | Notice |
| (3) | Special general meetings, calling of |
| (4) | Notice |
| ELECTIONS | |
| 8(1) | Election of officers at annual meeting |
| (2) | Registrar may hold other office |
| 9(1) | Election by ballot |
| (2) | Majority required |
| (3) | Re-election |
| 10(1) | Scrutiny of ballots |
| (2) | Excess of names |
| (3) | Declaration of result |
| 11 | Person qualified to vote or hold office |
| 12 | Disposal of disputes as to elections |
| 13 | Council to fill vacancies |
| SECRETARY-TREASURER | |
| 14(1) | Duties of secretary-treasurer |
| (2) | Audit of accounts |
| (3) | Secretary-treasurer to give security by bond |
| (4) | Secretary of executive council |
| (5) | By-laws available to public |
| 15(1) | Duties of registrar |
| (2) | Audit of registrar's accounts |
| BOARD OF EXAMINERS | |
| 16(1) | Board of examiners, how composed and appointed |
| (2) | Vacancies on board |
| (3) | Oath of office |
| (4) | Quorum |
| (5) | Chairman of board |
| 17(1) | Annual examinations |
| (2) | Supplemental examinations |
| (3) | Special examinations |
| 18 | Remuneration of examination supervisors |
| 19(1) | Assistants to board of examiners |
| (2) | Arrangements with universities, etc. |
| STUDENTS | |
| 20 | Standards of admission of students |
| 21(1) | Requirements before examination for admission to practise |
| (2) | Surveyors not to have more than two students |
| (3) | Limitation on articles |
| (4) | Termination of articles |
| 22 | Completion of service as student with another surveyor |
| 23 | Assignment of articles |
| 24(1) | Filing of articles |
| (2) | Service begins from time of filing |
| 25 | Notice of application for examination |
| 26(1) | Examination for admission to practise |
| (2) | Other requirements |
| (3) | Requirement of further period of service |
| 27 | Examination in stages |
| ADMISSION TO PRACTISE | |
| 28(1) | Commission to practise as surveyor, and security to be given and oaths to be taken |
| (2) | Deposit |
| (3) | Bond to be for the benefit of persons sustaining damage |
| (4) | Publication in Gazette |
| 29 | Acquiring foreign citizenship |
| SPECIAL ADMISSIONS | |
| 30 | |
| 31 | Appeal of requirements by board |
| 32 | Special requirements for certain graduates |
| 33 | Commission to practice |
| REGISTER OF SURVEYORS | |
| 34 | Register of surveyors to be kept |
| 35 | Manner of keeping register |
| 36 | Penalty for procuring registration by false statements |
| 37 | Penalty if register falsified |
| 38(1) | Removal of names from register |
| (2) | Restoration of names |
| 39 | Effect of resignation or withdrawal |
| SUSPENSIONS AND DISCIPLINE | |
| 40 | Suspension for conviction for crime |
| 41(1) | Inquiry and summons where no complaint made |
| (2) | Summons proceeded with as complaint |
| (3) | Disqualification of members of council |
| 42(1) | Complaints against members |
| (2) | Hearing |
| (3) | Reinstatement |
| (4) | Discipline committee |
| (5) | Powers and duties of discipline committee |
| (6) | Complaint against member |
| (7) | Notice of hearings |
| (8) | Time and service of notice |
| (9) | Proceeding in absence of persons concerned |
| (10) | Evidence under oath |
| (11) | Records of inquiry |
| (12) | Reports of discipline committee |
| (13) | Notice of decision |
| (14) | Liability of members of council, etc. |
| (15) | Rules respecting complaints |
| 43 | Witnesses |
| 44(1) | Appeal to Court |
| (2) | Notice of appeal |
| (3) | Copies of proceedings, etc. |
| (4) | Appeal to Court of Appeal |
| (5) | Order as to costs of appeal |
| (6) | Practice while appeal pending |
| 45 | Articled students |
| 46(1) | Misconduct of members |
| (2) | Acts of students on behalf of principal |
| 47 | Costs in case of frivolous complaints |
| ANNUAL REGISTER | |
| 48(1) | Annual register of members to be kept |
| (2) | "Surveyors' Annual Register" |
| (3) | Copy of register as evidence |
| (4) | Supplying of copies of register |
| (5) | Certified copies |
| FEES | |
| 49 | Annual membership fees |
| 50 | Consequences of non-payment of fees |
| 51 | Other fees |
| 52 | Recovery of fees |
| 53 | Exemption from payment of membership fees |
| PROHIBITIONS — PENALTIES | |
| 54(1) | Unauthorized practice prohibited |
| (2) | Exception for architects and engineers |
| (3) | Exception |
| (4) | Penalty |
| (5) | Sufficient proof of unauthorized practice |
| (6) | Default in payment of fee |
| (7) | Evidence of want of authority or non-payment of fees |
| 55(1) | Improper use of title or initials M.L.S. |
| (2) | Penalty |
| 56 | Registration of plans |
| 57(1) | Offence and penalty |
| (2) | Civil remedy not to prejudice |
| 58(1) | Offence and penalty |
| (2) | Civil remedy not to prejudice |
| (3) | Temporary removal of marks |
| RIGHTS AND POWERS OF SURVEYORS | |
| 59(1) | Right of entry on lands for purpose of making survey |
| (2) | Right of entry |
| (3) | Order for entry |
| 60 | Compelling attendance before surveyor |
| 61 | Service of the subpoena |
| 62 | Penalty for refusal to obey subpoena or to give evidence required |
| ASSOCIATION FUNDS | |
| 63 | Fines, fees, etc., to be property of association |
| 64(1) | Secretary-treasurer to receive all moneys and apply same |
| (2) | Investment of surplus funds |
| (3) | Office premises, examination halls, etc. |
| GENERAL PROVISIONS | |
| 65(1) | Method of sending notices and documents |
| (2) | Sending of notices, etc., to municipal councils, etc. |
| 66 | Certificate of secretary-treasurer as evidence |
| 67 | Who may prosecute |
| 68 | Taking of oaths, etc. |
