2005 Nevada Revised Statutes - Chapter 514 — Bureau of Mines and Geology

CHAPTER 514 - BUREAU OF MINES AND GEOLOGY

NRS 514.002 Definitions.

NRS 514.005 Professionalgeologist defined.

NRS 514.007 Scienceof geology defined.

NRS 514.010 Establishment.

NRS 514.020 Compensationand expenses of Board of Regents.

NRS 514.030 Employmentand compensation of Director and other employees.

NRS 514.040 Duties.

NRS 514.050 Cooperationof state departments.

NRS 514.060 Agreementswith United States Geological Survey.

NRS 514.070 Reports:Distribution and sale.

NRS 514.080 Unlawfulacts.

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NRS 514.002 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwiserequires, the words and terms defined in NRS514.005 and 514.007 have themeanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2977)

NRS 514.005 Professionalgeologist defined. Professional geologistmeans a person who:

1. Possesses a baccalaureate or higher degree from anaccredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarterhours of course work in the science of geology and has at least 5 years ofexperience in the science of geology, which may include no more than 2 years ofpostgraduate course work in the science of geology;

2. Has at least 12 years of experience in the scienceof geology, at least 3 years of which must have been completed under thesupervision of a professional geologist; or

3. Is currently licensed or certified as aprofessional geologist:

(a) In another state; or

(b) By a national nonprofit geological organizationwith members in at least 10 states who are licensed or certified,

if therequirements for his current licensure or certification included requirementsat least equal to those set forth in either subsection 1 or 2.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2978)

NRS 514.007 Scienceof geology defined. Science of geologymeans the:

1. General study of the earth, including its origin,processes and history;

2. Collection and investigation of specimens of theconstituent rocks, minerals, fossils, solids, mineralizing fluids, gasses andother materials of the earth that are located from the center of the core ofthe earth to the surface of the earth; and

3. Application of the knowledge set forth insubsections 1 and 2 for the benefit of the general public and the generalwelfare of this state.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 2978)

NRS 514.010 Establishment. There is hereby established a Bureau of Mines and Geologyof the State of Nevada which shall be in the Public Service Division of theNevada System of Higher Education.

[Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.01](NRS A 1971,368; 1993, 411)

NRS 514.020 Compensationand expenses of Board of Regents. Members ofthe Board of Regents shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursedfor the actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.

[Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.01]

NRS 514.030 Employmentand compensation of Director and other employees.

1. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevadashall appoint as Director a competent scientist or engineer, to be known as theDirector of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, who must be a:

(a) Graduate of a recognized college or university witha degree in some branch of earth science or mineral engineering; and

(b) Professional geologist with expertise in thescience of geology.

2. Upon the Directors nomination, the Board ofRegents of the University of Nevada shall employ such assistants and employeesas the Board deems necessary.

3. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevadamay also determine the compensation of all persons employed by the Bureau ofMines and Geology and may remove them at will.

[Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.01](NRS A 1971,369; 1993, 411; 1997, 2978)

NRS 514.040 Duties. The Bureau of Mines and Geology shall:

1. Serve as a bureau of information and exchange onNevada mineral industry, mineral resources and geology.

2. By questionnaire, field investigations, laboratorystudies or otherwise, conduct a thorough survey of the mineral resources andgeology of the State.

3. Apply geologic engineering principles to problemsof conservation, environment, construction, mineral industry and otherscientific matters that may be of importance to the welfare of the State.

4. Make studies of mineral materials to determine themost economical and practical methods of concentrating and processing theseresources and to promote their conservation.

5. Collect, in collaboration with the Mackay School ofMines, a library and bibliography of all literature pertaining to Nevadamineral industry, geology and mineral resources.

6. Collect, in collaboration with the Mackay School ofMines, typical geological and mineralogical specimens and models, drawings anddescriptions of appliances used in the mineral industry and earth science. Collectionsof these materials may be maintained and displayed elsewhere within or withoutthe State.

7. Provide for the dissemination of information on themineral industry, geology and mineral resources of the State through lecturesand publications.

8. Consult with, advise and assist state and localgovernmental agencies on geological problems of importance to the citizens ofNevada.

9. Consider such other kindred scientific and economicquestions as in the judgment of the Board of Regents shall be deemed of valueto the people of the State.

[2:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.02](NRS A 1971, 369)

NRS 514.050 Cooperationof state departments. All departments of theState Government shall render full cooperation to the Bureau of Mines andGeology in the acquisition and compilation of all data required by NRS 514.040.

[3:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.03](NRS A 1971, 370)

NRS 514.060 Agreementswith United States Geological Survey.

1. The Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology,for and on behalf of the State of Nevada, with the approval of the Governor, isauthorized to enter into agreements with the United States Geological Surveyfor cooperation in investigating mineral and geological conditions within theState and in the topographic and geologic mapping of Nevada. The expenses ofsuch work must be divided between the parties upon a basis whereby the State ofNevada will not pay more than 50 percent of such expenses.

2. Money necessary to carry out the provisions of thissection must be provided pursuant to NRS519A.260.

3. All claims against such money must be approved bythe Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, and, when thereafter approvedby the State Board of Examiners, must be paid in the same manner as otherclaims against the State.

[1:40:1953] + [2:40:1953] + [3:40:1953](NRS A 1971,370; 1995, 828)

NRS 514.070 Reports:Distribution and sale.

1. The Board of Regents shall cause to be preparedbefore September 1 of each even-numbered year a report covering the bienniumending June 30 of such year, showing the progress and condition of the Bureauof Mines and Geology, together with such other information as the Board maydeem necessary or useful, or as the Board may require.

2. The regular and special reports of the Bureau ofMines and Geology shall be printed as the Board of Regents may direct, and thereports may be distributed or sold by the Board as the interest of the State orscience may demand. All moneys obtained by the sale of such reports shall beretained by the Bureau of Mines and Geology to be used for costs of printingand distribution as the Board of Regents may direct.

[5:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.05] + [6:127:1935; 1931NCL 4311.06](NRS A 1969, 1458; 1971, 370)

NRS 514.080 Unlawfulacts. It shall be unlawful for the Director orany attache of the Bureau of Mines and Geology:

1. To receive a commission or to act as agent or brokerof or for any purchaser, owner, or his or their agents, of a mining property.

2. To act in any other than a wholly impartial waywhile so employed.

[4:127:1935; 1931 NCL 4311.04](NRS A 1971, 370)