47-306. PRESERVATION AND USE OF SAMPLES AND RECORDS — REPORTS OF DETERMINATIONS AND IDENTIFICATIONS. The Idaho geological survey shall preserve any samples or records deposited with it pertaining to mineral, oil or gas resources, exploration or production on lands within the state. The Idaho geological survey may use such samples or records to assist with mineral and petroleum assessments and characterization of geologic resources as part of its mission and directive to determine the geology, hydrogeology, geologic hazards, and mineral, oil and gas resources of the state. On request, the Idaho geological survey shall supply to the owner or owners of the samples or records a report of any such determinations and identifications specific to the samples or records provided by the owner or owners of the samples or records.
History:
[(47-306) 1931, ch. 115, sec. 6, p. 196; I.C.A., sec. 46-306; am. 2009, ch. 11, sec. 15, p. 26; am. 2016, ch. 194, sec. 1, p. 541.]