§ 9-2-805 — Geological survey; duties; disposition of materials and specimens collected

(a) The geological survey shall:
(i) Study the geological formations and rocks of the
state with special reference to its metallic and nonmetallic
resources;
(ii) Examine the topography and physical features of
the state focusing on the way people use the land;
(iii) Seek a comprehensive understanding of the
geology of and fossils in the state;
(iv) Prepare and publish:
(A) Reports and maps of the geology and mineral
resources of the state;
(B) Reports and maps of the topography and
physical features of the state;
(C) Special reports, with necessary
illustrations and maps, of the geology of and fossils in the
state;
(D) Comprehensive summaries or digests, together
with bibliographies and maps, of all literature and reports
heretofore published on the geology and mineral resources of
Wyoming.
(v) Distribute to the public on request publications
and maps either free or at prices determined by the geological
survey;
(vi) Furnish advice and consulting services to state
departments, agencies and officers;
(vii) Contract with Wyoming state agencies, industry,
federal and state geological surveys for services involving any
of the foregoing purposes or areas.
(b) The geological survey shall deposit in the geological
museum of the University of Wyoming all materials and specimens
after the purposes of the geological survey have been served.
Duplicates may be distributed to scientific and industrial
institutions under regulations adopted by the state geologist
and the geological survey board.