§ 24-2 — Objects of survey.

Connecticut § 24-2

• Jurisdiction: Connecticut
• Title 24: State Geological and Natural History Survey. Weather Control Board
• Ch. 462: State Geological and Natural History Survey

Text

The state geological and natural history survey shall be under the direction of the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection. Said survey shall have for its objects: (1) An examination of the geological formation of the state, with special reference to such economic products as building stones, clays, ores and other mineral substances; (2) an examination of the animal and plant life of the state, with special reference to its economic and educational value; (3) the preparation of special maps to illustrate the resources of the state; (4) the preparation of special reports, with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both a general and detailed description of the geology and natural history of the state.

Legislative History

(1949 Rev., S. 3543; 1971, P.A. 872, S. 434; P.A. 11-80, S. 1.) History: 1971 act placed geological survey under environmental protection commissioner's direction; pursuant to P.A. 11-80, “Commissioner of Environmental Protection” was changed editorially by the Revisors to “Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection”, effective July 1, 2011.