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NRS 625.335NRS 625.335 Entry upon land or water to perform duties: Authority; notice; approval; civil liability.1. A surveyor may enter public or private land, a water course or a body of water to:(a) Investigate, recover, establish, re-establish, rehabilitate, perpetuate or use evidence of a boundary location.(b) Locate, relocate, use, install, perpetuate or replace a survey monument.(c) Perform land or control surveying.2. Before entering private land pursuant to subsection 1, a surveyor must provide written notice to the owner or occupant of the land of the proposed date and approximate time of entry upon the land and a statement of the purpose for entry upon the land. The notice must include the name, number of the license and business affiliation of the surveyor. The surveyor shall obtain the approval of the owner or occupant of the land before entry. An owner shall not unreasonably withhold approval of such entry on the land. The provisions of this subsection are not applicable to an entry made pursuant to NRS 37.050.3. The provisions of this section do not relieve a surveyor from any civil liability for any damage caused by the surveyor%u2019s entry pursuant to subsection 1.4. As used in this section, %u201csurveyor%u201d includes:(a) A professional land surveyor or his or her designee.(b) A surveyor employed by the Federal Government or an agency of the Federal Government, the State of Nevada, a political subdivision of the State or an agency of the State.NALS RIGHT OF ENTRY RESOURCELAND SURVEYOR%u2019SRIGHT OF ENTRYThe Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 625.335 gives Land Surveyors the right to enter upon land or water to perform duties. This includes both public and private land.Although your Right of Entry is allowed under Nevada law, the law also requires written notice to the owner or occupant of the land. It is important to remember that entry onto property is not only a right, it is a privilege that comes with responsibility. Acting professionally and using good judgment are essential considerations for maintaining this privilege. %u2022 Understand the laws and your rights as a Land Surveyor%u2022 Provide prior written notice of the survey %u2022 Be courteous and notify the owner, owner%u2019s agent or tenant of entry upon arrival%u2022 Develop company policies and train and educate your staff%u2022 Complete your work without committing unnecessary injury to propertyBelow is a list of suggestions when conducting surveys:%u2022 Know the local law enforcement phone number and have it ready if there is a potential for conflict %u2022 Make conflict avoidance your first concern and never let a situation escalate into a verbal dispute or physical conflict%u2022 Carry identification and business cards %u2013 as a licensed land surveyor, and/or land survey company employee%u2022 Discuss with your client prior to the work regarding who will notify neighbors about the survey activity%u2022 Notification of your presence should be a business opportunity and an opportunity for cooperationThe Nevada Association of Land Surveyors has developed a door hanger that can be used when performing surveys. It is a convenient way to put the neighbors or neighborhood on notice that you will be performing a survey in the area. It may also serve as a means of marketing your services. Door Hangers can be ordered on the NvLandSurveyors.org website or contact the NALS Office at (888) 994-3510. When conducting Land Surveys Consider:%u2022 Politely introducing yourself to the property owner and neighbors%u2022 Provide them your business card%u2022 Use tact and respect when talking to property owners or tenants%u2022 Be courteous and as helpful as possible%u2022 Use NALS door hangers with an attached business card when residents are not home%u2022 Indicate expected time of arrival, anticipated time on site, when you leave for the day and when you plan to return or expect to complete the survey%u2022 Leave gates open or closed as found %u2013 if closed, they may be to keep livestock, pets, or children from wandering%u2022 Minimize or eliminate the use of paint, flagging and clearing%u2022 Obtain prior approval where practicable for line clearing and/or excavation%u2022 Leave the property in the same condition as you found it%u2022 Dress and act professionallyThis information is published by the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors as a membership service. For more information visit NvLandSurveyors.org