Welcome to NJSPLS
Welcome to the online full service resource of the New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Representing the majority of licensed land surveyors in New Jersey, we provide timely information, education and online forums to enhance the profession.
If you are a member of NJSPLS, please use the Member Log In area of this site. If you are not a member, please click here to join today!
NJSPLS is proud to be an affiliate of our national association, National Society of Professional Surveyors.
Governor Christie Signs A-2565/S-88
Governor Christie signed into law A-2565/S-88 which revises the law relating to title recordation and incorporates the text of the Map Filing Law. Please click here to download the new law.
NJSPLS Announces Annual Awards
The New Jersey Society of Professional Land Surveyors is pleased to announce the 2011 award recipients:
- Surveyor of the Year ~ James D. Sens, PLS, P.P.
- Special Appreciation Award “Friend of the Society” ~ Richard Maser, P.E., P.P., C.M.E
- William T. Murray Lifetime Achievement Award ~ Richard Hudson, PLS
- Paul Fenerty Technician of the Year Award ~ Daniel Patterson
The awards will be presented on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the NJSPLS Annual Awards Banquet at the conclusion of SurvCon 2012 at Ballys in Atlantic City. Please click here to read more about the recipients.
Mark Your Calendar
February 1-3, 2012
SurvCon 2012 ~  Pre-registration has ended.
If you missed the pre-registration peiod for SurvCon but would like to attend, you can register on-site at Bally's (6th floor Registration Booth) starting on Wednesday, February 1. While all classes are still open, some do have limited availability.
Online registration is now closed for exhibitor registration.
Good Points
In this Issue (click above link):
- LightSquared Breaking News
- New Federal Prison Industries Legislation
- Lobby Day 2011
- ACSM/NSPS Government Affairs Semi-Annual Report
Proposed By Laws Amendment
A proposed amendment to Article III, Section 2 (Qualifications and Privileges of Membership) of the NJSPLS By Laws was unanimously approved at the July 2011 NJSPLS Board of Directors' meeting. This amendment would permit those registered as "Surveyors in Training" to be eligible for "Full Membership" in NJSPLS. Click here to read the entire text of the amendment. This will be voted upon at the NJSPLS Annual Meeting on February 2, 2012 at SurvCon in Atlantic City.
 New! Informational Services Chart Now Available!
NJSPLS’s new public relations initiative is a one page informational chart entitled “Services That May Only Be Performed by a New Jersey Professional Land Surveyor.” Click the chart at the left to download a copy of the chart complete with links to the various statutes and regulations.
Adopted Amendments to NJAC 13:40
To view the changes/replacements to NJAC 13:40 as adopted by the State Board of PE & LS, please click here.
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Engineers Continuing Education Requirements to Take Effect January 12, 2011
The New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors recently enacted a Professional Competency requirement for licensed Professional Engineers. The Board has indicated that PE’s will need to complete 15 credits by April 30, 2012 and 24 credits in subsequent renewal periods. <more>
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