(a) For the purpose of maintaining the geologic, mineral resource, and topographic surveys of this State, the Division of Geology and Mineral Resources may contract with agencies or departments of the U.S. government, for such work as may be required, including the methods of its execution and the order in which the mapping, research, and other surveys of the different parts of the State shall be completed; provided that the agencies or departments with whom the Division enters into a contract under this section shall agree to expend annually, on the part of the United States, upon such work a sum equal to or greater than that made annually available by this State for these purposes.

(b) All maps and other products shall conform to the highest quality and standards established by this State and the participating federal agency. All maps shall be made adaptable to the most modern techniques of production, reproduction and display. (Amended 1989, No. 245 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)