All plats and licenses issued by a professional land surveyor under his or her hand and seal shall be received as prima facie evidence in all courts in this State. A professional land surveyor is entitled to have his or her plats recorded in the county where the land affected lies; provided, however, plats of subdivision or dedication are subject to any statutory provisions relating to the approval, recording, and filing of plats of subdivision or dedication.
225 ILCS 330/44