[§304A-1502]  State geophysicists.  Thestaff of the geophysics and planetology institute shall include a specialistqualified in geology and a specialist qualified in volcanology, or a specialistqualified in both fields (to be designated as state geologist and statevolcanologist or state geologist and volcanologist, as appropriate), whoseduties shall include consultation with state officials, departments, andagencies concerning possible applications of these fields and researchdesirable to facilitate such applications.  Other state geophysicists may bedesignated as appropriate in the opinion of the director and the board ofregents.

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