Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §13913 is enacted to read:

§13913.__Right of entry for professional land surveyor

performing surveying services

When performing surveying services at the request of a landowner or person with an interest in real estate, a professional land surveyor and the surveyor's assistants may, without the consent of the owner or person in possession, enter upon or cross any lands necessary to perform surveying services.

1.__No authority to intentionally damage or move object.__ Nothing in this section may be construed as giving authority or license to a professional land surveyor or the surveyor's assistant to intentionally destroy, injure, damage or move any object, chattel or item on the lands of another without the permission of the owner.

2.__Civil liability for actual damage.__This section may not be construed to remove civil liability for actual damage to land, chattels, crops or personal property.

3.__No authority to enter building used as residence or for storage.__This section may not be construed to give a professional land surveyor or the surveyor's assistant the authority to enter any building or structure used as a residence or for storage.

4.__Professional land surveyor shall make reasonable effort to notify landowners.__A professional land surveyor shall make reasonable effort to notify a landowner upon whose land it is necessary for the professional land surveyor to enter or cross.

5.__Owner or occupant of land not liable.__An owner or occupant of the land is not liable for any injury or damage sustained by any person entering upon that owner or occupant's land under the provisions of this section.

6.__Professional land surveyor and assistant shall carry identification and display upon request.__A professional land surveyor and the surveyor's assistant shall carry means of proper identification as to their registration or employment and shall display this identification to anyone requesting identification.