33-41-102(a)(iv).

33-41-102(a)(iv).

(iii) Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 170, § 2.

9-2-802. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 170, § 2.

9-2-803. State geologist; appointment; term; removal; pecuniary interest in mineral property in state prohibited; duties; powers.

(a) The state geologist shall be appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. He shall hold his office for six (6) years or until his successor is appointed and qualified. No person shall be appointed to this position unless he is a professional geologist as defined by W.S. 9-2-801(a)(ii) with the theoretical knowledge and the practical experience and skill for the position. The governor may remove the state geologist as provided in W.S. 9-1-202.

(b) Neither the state geologist nor the geological program manager shall hold a pecuniary interest in a producing or prospective mineral property of any kind, including oil and gas, in this state.

(c) The state geologist shall:

(i) Examine and report on any state or school lands when requested by the board of land commissioners and make written reports concerning the geology of any lands in which Wyoming is interested and on other matters about which the respective state boards desire information;

(ii) Perform all other acts provided by the laws of Wyoming relating to mineral deposits;

(iii) Make valuation surveys, investigations, appraisements and reports on the mineral resources of the state;

(iv) Keep in his office full and complete records of all work done by him or under his supervision, all of which shall be the property of the state;

(v) Publish all reports, maps and data he considers advisable and of public interest, and distribute the reports, maps and data to the public upon request either free or at a reasonable price;  (vi) Regarding roadside bedrock geological formations shall:

(A) Receive, investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints under W.S. 24-1-118(b)(iii);

(B) Report grievances under W.S. 24-1- 118(b)(iii) to the joint minerals, business and economic development interim committee;

(C) Consult with the department of transportation as provided in W.S. 24-1-118(b)(iv) on the appropriateness of any signage identifying roadside bedrock geological formations.

(d) The state geologist may:

(i) Designate and supervise mining operations on state and school lands in the interest of economic development;

(ii) Cooperate with the United States government, departments of the state of Wyoming, University of Wyoming or private corporations in geological, topographic, soil and mineral surveys, and in industrial investigations and examinations that may bring about further economic development of the mineral resources of the state. The cooperative activities of his office may be accomplished on whatever basis he determines but in no case shall the cost to the state exceed fifty percent (50%) of the cost of the activity.

9-2-804. Geological survey; created; location of office and headquarters.

A geological survey of Wyoming is created. The office and headquarters of the geological survey shall be in Laramie, Albany County, Wyoming, and may be located at the University of Wyoming.

9-2-805. Geological survey; duties; disposition of materials and specimens collected.

(a) The geological survey shall:

(i) Study the geological formations and rocks of the state with special reference to its metallic and nonmetallic resources;  (ii) Examine the topography and physical features of the state focusing on the way people use the land;

(iii) Seek a comprehensive understanding of the geology of and fossils in the state;

(iv) Prepare and publish:

(A) Reports and maps of the geology and mineral resources of the state;

(B) Reports and maps of the topography and physical features of the state;

(C) Special reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, of the geology of and fossils in the state;

(D) Comprehensive summaries or digests, together with bibliographies and maps, of all literature and reports heretofore published on the geology and mineral resources of Wyoming.

(v) Distribute to the public on request publications and maps either free or at prices determined by the geological survey;

(vi) Furnish advice and consulting services to state departments, agencies and officers;

(vii) Contract with Wyoming state agencies, industry, federal and state geological surveys for services involving any of the foregoing purposes or areas.

(b) The geological survey shall deposit in the geological museum of the University of Wyoming all materials and specimens after the purposes of the geological survey have been served. Duplicates may be distributed to scientific and industrial institutions under regulations adopted by the state geologist and the geological survey board.

9-2-806. Geological survey; state geologist as chief administrative officer; duties; appointment of employees.  (a) The state geologist is the chief administrative officer of the geological survey. With the advice of the geological survey board, the state geologist shall:

(i) Supervise the functions of the geological survey;

(ii) Establish policy for the geological survey.

(b) With the consent of the board and within the appropriation allowed by law, the state geologist may appoint employees necessary to assist him and the board.

9-2-807. Geological survey board; created; membership; term; qualifications; removal; vacancies; election of officers; meetings; quorum; compensation; expenses; duties.

(a) The geological survey board is created. The board consists of eight (8) members, including the governor, the president of the University of Wyoming or his designee, the state oil and gas supervisor and five (5) members appointed for four (4) year terms by the governor with the consent of the senate. The five (5) members shall be qualified electors of the state who possess the knowledge, experience and skill to qualify them for the position. The governor may remove any appointed member as provided in W.S. 9-1-202. Vacancies shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term. The state geologist is an ex officio member of the board.

(b) At each March meeting, the board shall elect from its members a president, a vice-president and a secretary.

(c) The board shall hold meetings in March, June, September and December. Special meetings may be called by the president or by a majority of the members of the board. A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum.

(d) The five (5) public members of the board shall receive no compensation but shall be reimbursed under W.S. 9-3-102 and