27-153. Publications; deposit


A. The state geologist may publish, in the form of bulletins, circulars, maps and
other related series, or otherwise make available to state agencies, government
officials, industry and the public the results of geological and related research and
investigation undertaken by the Arizona geological survey. A publication shall not
include any confidential information pursuant to section 27-522. The state geologist
shall consult with the operator and obtain the approval of the scope of work for the
publication before the state geologist releases any proposed publication pertaining to a
project regulated by the oil and gas conservation commission.


B. The publications of the Arizona geological survey shall be printed as the state
geologist determines and distributed or sold as the interests of this state or science
demand. Money obtained by the sale of publications shall be deposited in the geological
survey fund established by section 27-152.02 for printing further publications.


C. All materials collected, after having served the purpose of the Arizona
geological survey, shall be made available to the universities, community colleges and
high schools of this state.