In the performance of the functions authorized herein, the Board may, in addition to any other acts authorized by law:

1. Establish advisory committees to advise with and make recommendations to the Board concerning legislation, policies, administration, research and other matters;

2. Establish by regulation or order such standards and instructions to govern the carrying out of research or projects in weather modification and control as the Board may deem necessary or desirable to minimize danger to health or property, and make such regulations as are necessary in the performance of its powers and duties;

3. Make such studies and investigations, obtain such information, and hold such hearings as the Board may deem necessary or proper to assist it in exercising its authority or in the administration or enforcement of this act or any regulations or orders issued thereunder;

4. Appoint and fix the compensation of such personnel, including specialists and consultants, as are necessary to perform its duties and functions hereunder;

5. Acquire, in the manner provided by law, such materials, equipment and facilities as are necessary to perform its duties and functions hereunder;

6. Cooperate with public or private agencies in the performance of the Board's functions or duties and in furtherance of the purposes of this act;

7. Represent the state in any and all matters pertaining to plans, procedures or negotiations for interstate compacts or cooperative agreements relating to weather modification and control; 8. Enter into cooperative agreements with the United States Government or any of its agencies, other states, or with the various counties and cities of this state or with any private or public agencies for conducting weather modification or cloud seeding operations;

9. Act for and represent the state and the counties, cities and private or public agencies in contracting with private concerns for the performance of weather modifications or cloud seeding operations; and

10. Assist and cooperate in the formation of weather modification districts within this state.

Laws 1972, c. 228, § 3, emerg. eff. April 7, 1972. Renumbered from Title 2, § 1403 by Laws 1982, c. 67, § 5.