Re:California Man Fined $1k for Drawing Lines on Maps
by s1artibartfast on Thursday October 13, 2022 @11:26AM
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Is any other watch a fake rolex or any photo ID a fake license?
No, because the watches don't claim to be an rolex, even if they tell time and the ID doesn't claim to be legal and state issued.
In this case, unofficial maps are a preexisting good already distinct from a certified land survey.
Governments accept unofficial maps for some uses, and require a certified survey for others. Governments are clear on when one is required but not the other. Governments even provide citizens instructions for how to make their own uncertified maps.
Official land surveys are easily distinguished from unofficial maps by the lack of a surveyors stamp/certification. Governments have experience processing official and unofficial documents, and know to look for the stamp, so the risk of confusion is low.
The site also makes it clear to the purchaser that they are unofficial.
No, because the watches don't claim to be an rolex, even if they tell time and the ID doesn't claim to be legal and state issued.
In this case, unofficial maps are a preexisting good already distinct from a certified land survey.
Governments accept unofficial maps for some uses, and require a certified survey for others. Governments are clear on when one is required but not the other. Governments even provide citizens instructions for how to make their own uncertified maps.
Official land surveys are easily distinguished from unofficial maps by the lack of a surveyors stamp/certification. Governments have experience processing official and unofficial documents, and know to look for the stamp, so the risk of confusion is low.
The site also makes it clear to the purchaser that they are unofficial.