WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor Ch. 57
archaeological-related powers and functions; and

WHEREAS, The more appropriate department for the performance of the
powers and duties related to the State's general archaeological resources is the
Department of Housing and Community Development; now, therefore,

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Natural Resources

2-101.

(a) In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Department" means Department of Natural Resources,
(c) "Survey" means Maryland Geological Survey.

(d) "Secretary" means Secretary of Natural Resources.

(e) "Commission" means Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey.

(f) ["Committee" means Advisory Committee on Archaeology.]
"PALEONTOLOGY" MEANS THE BRANCH OF GEOLOGY THAT DEALS
WITH PREHISTORIC FORMS OF LIFE THROUGH THE STUDY OF PLANT
AND ANIMAL FOSSILS.

2-201.

(a) There is a Maryland Geological Survey in the Department.

(b) The Governor, with the advice of the Secretary, shall appoint the Director of
the Survey. The Director shall hold office under and subject to the provisions of §

1-101(d) of this article. He shall be a person with executive ability, and special training
and experience in handling problems in the fields of geology and water resources.

2-202.

The Survey shall:

(1) Conduct topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and geophysical surveys;

(2) Prepare topographic, geologic, and other types of maps to meet
specific needs;

(3) Prepare reports on the extent and character of the State's geology,
mineral, and water resources; AND

(4) [Supervise provisions relating to archaeology as set forth in Subtitle 3
of this title] PERIODICALLY ASSESS THE PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES
OF THE STATE AND COORDINATE THE ASSESSMENT WITH INTERESTED
PERSONS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES.

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