[§304A-1502]  State geophysicists.  The
staff of the geophysics and planetology institute shall include a specialist
qualified in geology and a specialist qualified in volcanology, or a specialist
qualified in both fields (to be designated as state geologist and state
volcanologist or state geologist and volcanologist, as appropriate), whose
duties shall include consultation with state officials, departments, and
agencies concerning possible applications of these fields and research
desirable to facilitate such applications.  Other state geophysicists may be
designated as appropriate in the opinion of the director and the board of
regents.



The state geophysicists may undertake applied
research required in their respective fields by state officials, departments,
and agencies, but their personal conduct of the applied research may be limited
by the director, to such an extent as, in the director's opinion, is necessary
to ensure the conduct of fundamental research and training required by the
long-range interests of the State. [L 2006, c 75, pt of §2]