NC H870

Amends G.S. 1-47(6) to maintain a 10-year statute of repose for actions against registered land surveyors for physical damage or economic loss due to negligence or deficiency in surveying or platting performance.

Amends G.S. 1-52(18) to establish a 3-year statute of limitation for physical damage claims, with accrual at the time of physical damage occurrence, and a 7-year statute of repose for all other causes of action measured from the surveyor's last act.

Clarifies that G.S. 1-52(18) applies to the exclusion of G.S. 1-15(c) to ensure both the 3-year and 7-year limitations periods are given effect.

Defines "surveying and platting" to include boundary surveys, topographical surveys, property line surveys, and any measurement or graphic representation of real property.

Effective upon enactment and applies only to actions arising on or after the law becomes effective.