4:16-10.  Investigation of oyster propagation
The director of the experiment station may:

a.  Establish and maintain one or more stations for the scientific investigation of oyster propagation and other ostreicultural problems, which station or stations shall be situated at a point or points in the oyster-growing sections of this state;

b.  Procure boats adapted to the prosecution of such research work and have  them equipped with suitable apparatus;

c.  Engage experts and others needed in the maintenance of the ostreicultural studies;

d.  Transmit to the governor, annually, in the reports of the experiment station, a complete report of the scientific operations under this section.