NRS 514.002 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 514.005 and 514.007 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2977)
NRS 514.005 – “Professional geologist” defined.
“Professional geologist” means a person who: 1. Possesses a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with at least 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of course work in the science of geology and has at least 5 years of experience in the science of geology, which may include no more […]
NRS 514.007 – “Science of geology” defined.
“Science of geology” means the: 1. General study of the earth, including its origin, processes and history; 2. Collection and investigation of specimens of the constituent rocks, minerals, fossils, solids, mineralizing fluids, gasses and other materials of the earth that are located from the center of the core of the earth to the surface of […]
NRS 514.010 – Establishment.
There is hereby established a Bureau of Mines and Geology of the State of Nevada which shall be in the Public Service Division of the Nevada System of Higher Education. [Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL § 4311.01]—(NRS A 1971, 368; 1993, 411)
NRS 514.020 – Compensation and expenses of Board of Regents.
Members of the Board of Regents shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for the actual expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. [Part 1:127:1935; 1931 NCL § 4311.01]
NRS 514.030 – Appointment of Director; employment of assistants and employees; compensation and removal.
1. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada shall appoint as Director a competent scientist or engineer, to be known as the Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, who must be a: (a) Graduate of a recognized college or university with a degree in some branch of earth science or mineral […]
NRS 514.035 – Duties of Director.
The Director of the Bureau of Mines and Geology shall attend each regular meeting of the Mining Oversight and Accountability Commission created by NRS 514A.040 and each special meeting if requested by the Chair of the Commission and: 1. Report to the Commission on the activities of the Bureau of Mines and Geology undertaken by […]
NRS 514.040 – Duties of Bureau.
The Bureau of Mines and Geology shall: 1. Serve as a bureau of information and exchange on Nevada mineral industry, mineral resources and geology. 2. By questionnaire, field investigations, laboratory studies or otherwise, conduct a thorough survey of the mineral resources and geology of the State. 3. Apply geologic engineering principles to problems of conservation, […]
NRS 514.050 – Cooperation of state departments.
All departments of the State Government shall render full cooperation to the Bureau of Mines and Geology 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 – Agreements with 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, is authorized to enter into agreements with the United States Geological Survey for cooperation in investigating mineral and geological conditions within the State and in the topographic and geologic mapping […]
NRS 514.070 – Reports: Distribution and sale.
1. The Board of Regents shall cause to be prepared before September 1 of each even-numbered year a report covering the biennium ending June 30 of such year, showing the progress and condition of the Bureau of Mines and Geology, together with such other information as the Board may deem necessary or useful, or as […]
NRS 514.080 – Unlawful acts.
It shall be unlawful for the Director or any attache of the Bureau of Mines and Geology: 1. To receive a commission or to act as agent or broker of or for any purchaser, owner, or his, her or their agents, of a mining property. 2. To act in any other than a wholly impartial […]